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W183 OGU

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,824 mi
Last recorded88,824 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 OGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 86,798 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 80,838 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,844 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,718 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screen cracked behind mirror

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,907 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,050 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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W183 OGU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W183 OGU, 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 W183 OGU registered?

W183 OGU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W183 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W183 OGU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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