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W177 DKB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 DKB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Dec 2022 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,598 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 80,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RADIAL CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 71,983 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass damaged

Offside headlamp deteriorating

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2019 71,983 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass damaged

Offside headlamp deteriorating

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,431 miles

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

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

handbrake close to end of travel

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 66,431 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

handbrake close to end of travel

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,263 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,592 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE SMALL TEARS IN THE TREAD

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,591 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE SMALL TEARS IN THE TREAD

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside drive shaft bolt is loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside drive shaft bolt is loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 57,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,584 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,210 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 50,899 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R FLEXY BRAKE HOSE & HANDBRAKE HAVE TEMP MOUNTINGS FITTED.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 49,406 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f fog light glass is damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,221 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 4 Aug 2007 47,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 45,523 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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W177 DKB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W177 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.

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W177 DKB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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