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W79 RLA

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,613 mi
Last recorded125,613 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 RLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 125,018 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 125,012 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in headlamps starting to affect beam image

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge, perished and cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,003 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 120,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,916 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 106,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,778 miles

Slight play in n/s/r lower wishbone bush.

Small chunk out of n/s/r tyre sidewall.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

Pass 12 May 2006 61,080 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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W79 RLA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W79 RLA, 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 W79 RLA registered?

W79 RLA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W79 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 RLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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