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W929 UHK

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,553 mi
Last recorded212,553 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW929 UHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 212,553 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 199,498 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 199,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 185,973 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 185,973 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered

Pass 15 Mar 2011 175,452 miles

Both Inner Sills Covered

N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Link Arm Top Rubber Bush Starting To Leak Grease

Oil Leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 175,452 miles

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

Both Inner Sills Covered

N/S/F Anti Roll Bar Link Arm Top Rubber Bush Starting To Leak Grease

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 161,784 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 161,784 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 146,942 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boots split

both rear tyres tread low

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Feb 2008 128,956 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

belly pan fitted

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre tread cut and low on edges

nearside rear anti-roll bar upper drop link slight movement

offside front tyre tread perished and wearing on edges

outer sills covered

Fail 28 Feb 2008 128,956 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

belly pan fitted

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre tread cut and low on edges

nearside rear anti-roll bar upper drop link slight movement

offside front tyre tread perished and wearing on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Feb 2007 110,446 miles

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

front pads appear worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 14 Mar 2006 95,319 miles

front discs worn

slight oil leak from differential

small crack in front number plate

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2006 95,319 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front number plate cracked

outer sills covered

rear diff oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

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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W929 UHK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W929 UHK, 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 W929 UHK registered?

W929 UHK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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