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X59 WCA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,581 mi
Last recorded115,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 WCA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,064 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 106,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 104,483 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 104,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 102,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 102,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 96,849 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 94,355 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 94,355 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 91,139 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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X59 WCA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X59 WCA, 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

How do I check the history of X59 WCA?

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What year was X59 WCA registered?

X59 WCA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X59 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 WCA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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