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W756 YHK

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,466 mi
Last recorded143,466 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW756 YHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 143,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 165,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 85,711 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 85,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 122,146 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 122,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 45,695 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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W756 YHK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W756 YHK, 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 W756 YHK registered?

W756 YHK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W756 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W756 YHK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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