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W713 NLD

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW713 NLD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,384 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 82,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,652 miles

Brake pipes lightly corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 tyres age cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,768 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,412 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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W713 NLD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W713 NLD, 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 W713 NLD registered?

W713 NLD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W713 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W713 NLD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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