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X337 WCD

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,503 mi
Last recorded145,503 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX337 WCD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 145,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2013 145,503 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 121,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 107,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,929 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,929 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,264 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,398 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2006 61,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,505 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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X337 WCD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X337 WCD, 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 X337 WCD registered?

X337 WCD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X337 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X337 WCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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