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W184 DMH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,135 mi
Last recorded135,135 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW184 DMH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 135,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 129,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 126,277 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 122,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 120,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,247 miles

slight damage to nearside rear sill

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 119,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight damage to nearside rear sill

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 4 Apr 2012

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 109,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,506 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 103,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,789 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 98,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 93,985 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,484 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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W184 DMH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W184 DMH, 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 W184 DMH registered?

W184 DMH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W184 DMH safe to buy?

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