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A9 GDK

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,277 mi
Last recorded73,277 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GDK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,277 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 73,254 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR STEEL PIPES TO FLEXIBLES, NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,202 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,676 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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A9 GDK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A9 GDK, 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 A9 GDK registered?

A9 GDK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is A9 GDK safe to buy?

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