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W83 RGC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,066 mi
Last recorded159,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 RGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 159,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 153,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 145,245 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 139,350 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Lower both sides/plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 136,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 127,248 miles

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

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 25 Jul 2012 116,906 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 116,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,907 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area. On limit

nearside sill damaged

surface perishing to nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,291 miles

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

Front discs wearing thin

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front discs wearing thin

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near side diff seal leaking

wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near side diff seal leaking

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades slightly inefficient (not excessive)

Nearside front headlamp condensated (pattern not affected)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,009 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 70,009 miles

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

horn tone dull

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,066 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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W83 RGC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W83 RGC, 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 W83 RGC registered?

W83 RGC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W83 RGC safe to buy?

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