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W173 DBH

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

234,288 mi
Last recorded234,288 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 DBH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 234,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 210,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 210,040 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 181,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 153,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 132,494 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 108,604 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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W173 DBH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W173 DBH, 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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What year was W173 DBH registered?

W173 DBH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W173 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 DBH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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