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W281 KAB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 KAB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 102,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,812 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,779 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking rigid fuel pipe excessively corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,809 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,075 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2023 98,075 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to reat first part x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 90,795 miles

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

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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,093 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 88,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,879 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,063 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 64,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyrescracking

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,656 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,247 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,290 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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W281 KAB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W281 KAB, 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 W281 KAB registered?

W281 KAB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W281 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 KAB shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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