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W858 WOE

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,255 mi
Last recorded118,255 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW858 WOE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on!

Fail 28 Jan 2013 118,215 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

radiator bent

Pass 6 Feb 2012 115,019 miles

Front brake back plates corroded and slightly loose

Lower engine cover fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,794 miles

Handbrake performance low

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Possible pucture in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,608 miles

Both outer rear side lights inop

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,869 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 96,869 miles

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

All rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly low

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 71,101 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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W858 WOE 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 80%.

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 W858 WOE, 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 W858 WOE registered?

W858 WOE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W858 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W858 WOE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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