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W613 NGU

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,690 mi
Last recorded177,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW613 NGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 177,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 176,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 175,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 175,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 174,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 172,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 172,394 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 170,543 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 169,508 miles

Both rear airbag perishing

Offside rear sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 168,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 165,081 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 165,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 158,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 158,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 154,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 152,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 147,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 142,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 138,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 133,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 129,736 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 123,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 117,796 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 117,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W613 NGU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W613 NGU, 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

How do I check the history of W613 NGU?

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What year was W613 NGU registered?

W613 NGU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W613 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W613 NGU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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