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W869 UVC

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,987 mi
Last recorded208,987 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW869 UVC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 208,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 187,847 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 187,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 168,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 150,332 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 135,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 125,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 118,891 miles

horn weak.

Pass 28 May 2008 110,713 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

horn weak

unable to open near side rear door

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 4 Jun 2007 97,670 miles

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

all brake pads not visible

both front wiper blades starting to smear

horn weak- suggest replace

plastic covers over testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2006 83,555 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W869 UVC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W869 UVC, 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 W869 UVC registered?

W869 UVC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W869 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W869 UVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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