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W832 RCS

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,760 mi
Last recorded178,760 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW832 RCS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2015 178,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 152,983 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 146,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/side rear/centre brake pipe rusting as with both rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2011 125,781 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 121,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 114,927 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 111,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 106,985 miles

some corrosion noted to rear of main steel and nsr at flexi hose slight judder noted to front brake discs nsr and osr tyres on legal limit some play noted to front lower suspension arms front most bushs

Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W832 RCS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W832 RCS, 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 W832 RCS?

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What year was W832 RCS registered?

W832 RCS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W832 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W832 RCS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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