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W351 HDT

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,253 mi
Last recorded98,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 HDT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,871 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,928 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,848 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,977 miles

Rear Outer Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,213 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 76,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 75,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 73,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,933 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 65,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 60,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 57,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,983 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to un bond

Pass 29 May 2007 47,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,087 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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W351 HDT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W351 HDT, 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 W351 HDT registered?

W351 HDT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W351 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W351 HDT shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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