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W623 WHJ

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,890 mi
Last recorded108,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 WHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,795 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,739 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 Feb 2006 38,193 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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W623 WHJ 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 94.4%.

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 W623 WHJ, 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 W623 WHJ registered?

W623 WHJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W623 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W623 WHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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