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W603 NBN

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 NBN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017
Fail 7 Dec 2017

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 199,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 177,662 miles

Engine Light On

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 165,231 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 165,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 165,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,684 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 159,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 159,010 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 159,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

brake pipes at side of fuel tank corroding

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

wiper blades streaking slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2010 142,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

brake pipes at side of fuel tank corroding

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

wiper blades streaking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2009 123,669 miles

both front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls + worn to 2mm on edges [235/45/17w]

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at side of fuel tank

rear centre brake light inop

slight play in o/s/r top rear suspension arm outer bush

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt properly due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,936 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 112,934 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

all tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 6 Oct 2007 100,050 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering pipe under front of vehicle insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2006 89,993 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 235/45/17y

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check underside properly due to covers

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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W603 NBN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W603 NBN, 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 W603 NBN registered?

W603 NBN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W603 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W603 NBN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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