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W854 MCF

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 MCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 100,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2025 93,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2024 84,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 81,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 78,051 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 75,470 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2019 72,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 69,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2017 66,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2016 63,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 61,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 58,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 55,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2012 51,858 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,183 miles

Brake discs worn slightly all round.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2010 45,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2009 42,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2008 40,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 38,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2006 35,579 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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W854 MCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W854 MCF, 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 W854 MCF registered?

W854 MCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W854 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W854 MCF shows 20 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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