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W153 VDA

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,527 mi
Last recorded163,527 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 VDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,527 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 163,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 161,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 161,244 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 159,285 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 159,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 157,502 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 157,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 154,696 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 154,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 151,890 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 141,900 miles

Oil leak

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jan 2014 141,900 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2013 136,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 128,249 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 128,246 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 121,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,141 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 98,714 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,529 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 90,529 miles

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

Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 85,803 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W153 VDA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W153 VDA, 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 W153 VDA registered?

W153 VDA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W153 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 VDA shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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