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W976 RLE

2000 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,155 mi
Last recorded148,155 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 RLE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 148,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 148,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,105 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,215 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,132 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,107 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,971 miles

front brakes worn

o/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,392 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2008 94,570 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,032 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 81,432 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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W976 RLE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W976 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 W976 RLE registered?

W976 RLE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W976 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W976 RLE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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