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V303 EHR

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,643 mi
Last recorded90,643 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 EHR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 90,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,867 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 87,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 83,129 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 83,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 79,331 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 May 2023 79,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2022 74,452 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 May 2022 74,452 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 72,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 69,252 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 69,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,139 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 63,139 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear side of tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,906 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,623 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,744 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,468 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 29,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,932 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,849 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 18,064 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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V303 EHR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V303 EHR, 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 V303 EHR registered?

V303 EHR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V303 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V303 EHR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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