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W963 RLE

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,563 mi
Last recorded153,563 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 RLE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 150,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 144,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 144,339 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 144,337 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,094 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 142,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear sill jacking points corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 139,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,610 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 133,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 130,025 miles

both rear lower hub bushes worn

front suspension front lower arm bushes worn

slight play rack

Fail 24 Jul 2013 130,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play rack

both rear lower hub bushes worn

front suspension front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 126,934 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres 2mm inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre limit ,perished and nail in it

rear lower hub bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 125,153 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pad and discs worn

front tyres perished

handbrake reading low

nearside rear hub bush slight play

offside rear lower hub bush worn to limit

offside rear tyre perished and limit

rear discs scored

Pass 29 Jun 2010 123,891 miles

front discs worn

handbrake readings low

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

rear number plate poor

rear pads and discs worn

slight wear offside rear lower bush

Fail 29 Jun 2010 123,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

handbrake readings low

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

rear number plate poor

rear pads and discs worn

slight wear offside rear lower bush

Pass 22 Jul 2009 122,502 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustment and low reading

rear number plate poor

Fail 22 Jul 2009 122,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake needs adjustment and low reading

rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,067 miles

handbrake reading low

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Jun 2007 111,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 105,073 miles

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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W963 RLE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W963 RLE, 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 W963 RLE registered?

W963 RLE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W963 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W963 RLE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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