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W871 WEC

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 WEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 79,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 78,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 77,015 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 75,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 74,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 73,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 71,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,068 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 68,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,552 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 64,899 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 54,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 52,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 44,654 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W871 WEC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 W871 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W871 WEC registered?

W871 WEC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W871 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W871 WEC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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