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W812 RUY

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,354 mi
Last recorded147,354 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 RUY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 147,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 145,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 144,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 142,846 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 139,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 131,994 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 109,182 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2006 109,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W812 RUY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W812 RUY, 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

How do I check the history of W812 RUY?

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What year was W812 RUY registered?

W812 RUY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W812 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W812 RUY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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