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W174 DKB

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,949 mi
Last recorded157,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 DKB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 157,949 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 157,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 149,256 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lense is cracked

Offside front tyre is cracking on the inner and the outer edges

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 136,869 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Rear brake discs lipped.

n/s/f fog light lense cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 125,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 112,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 94,747 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 94,747 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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W174 DKB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W174 DKB, 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 W174 DKB registered?

W174 DKB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W174 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 DKB shows 8 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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