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W257 UBV

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,575 mi
Last recorded141,575 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 UBV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 141,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear innersill showing slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2024 128,332 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 119,534 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,374 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 113,374 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,534 miles

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

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,845 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear wheel arc area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near jacking point (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear wheel arc area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near jacking point (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,449 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2017 102,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,853 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 97,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,479 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,297 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 81,297 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,591 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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W257 UBV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W257 UBV, 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 W257 UBV registered?

W257 UBV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W257 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 UBV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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