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W763 VGC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW763 VGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,270 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,269 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and bald on inner edge but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,241 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,783 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,287 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,751 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,273 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,993 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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W763 VGC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W763 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W763 VGC registered?

W763 VGC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W763 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W763 VGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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