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W132 OAN

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

164,471 mi
Last recorded164,471 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 OAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 164,471 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/55/16 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 161,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 160,904 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 160,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 157,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by jacking point, covers fitted obscuring view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by jacking point, covers fitted obscuring view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 153,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 153,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 149,236 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 149,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 145,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2,5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 136,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,941 miles

handbrake 16% on limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 124,260 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 119,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,966 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 109,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,877 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 87,817 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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W132 OAN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W132 OAN, 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.

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W132 OAN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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