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W36 DKB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 DKB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2014 160,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 160,094 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 147,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 147,564 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 142,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 127,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2010

rear pads low

front pads and discs low

nearside front anti rollbar rubber split

offside front inner rack joint has some play

rear number plate damaged

Fail 21 May 2010

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads and discs low

nearside front anti rollbar rubber split

offside front inner rack joint has some play

rear number plate damaged

rear pads low

Pass 13 May 2009

front discs and pads low

headlight set to continetal

nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 13 May 2009

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

front discs and pads low

headlight set to continetal

nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 29 May 2008 112,739 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 112,739 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,369 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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W36 DKB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W36 DKB, 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 W36 DKB registered?

W36 DKB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W36 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W36 DKB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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