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W179 PGM

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,932 mi
Last recorded83,932 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 PGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking point corraded

Offside Rear jacking point corraded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 83,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking point corraded

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear jacking point corraded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,485 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,320 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 81,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,215 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 80,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 73,433 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre - side wall slightly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,220 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 68,370 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,458 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,820 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 50,237 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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W179 PGM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W179 PGM, 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 W179 PGM registered?

W179 PGM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W179 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 PGM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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