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W943 WGP

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,005 mi
Last recorded116,005 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 WGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 116,005 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 115,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 103,225 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 103,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 74,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 66,675 miles

front pads getting low, †offside front tyre wearing on edges, †front discs liped

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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W943 WGP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W943 WGP, 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 W943 WGP registered?

W943 WGP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W943 WGP safe to buy?

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