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W744 RRW

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,930 mi
Last recorded126,930 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 RRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 126,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

plastic sills & undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake pads appear low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 107,784 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,190 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 66,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 50,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,740 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,611 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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W744 RRW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W744 RRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W744 RRW registered?

W744 RRW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W744 RRW safe to buy?

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