MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,478 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear number plate staring to discolour
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear number plate staring to discolour
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine light on
front discs lipped
long handbrake travel
age cracking offside front tyre
both front tyres low on edges
condensation nearside headlight
offside and nearside rear brake pipes very rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Wipers judder.
Condensation in n/s/f light unit.
Exhaust tin shield loose.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak from rear axle
rear number plate derteriorating
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W864 WEC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W864 WEC, 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.
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What year was W864 WEC registered?
W864 WEC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 June 2000.
Is W864 WEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W864 WEC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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