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W78 YUA

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,148 mi
Last recorded136,148 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 YUA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 136,148 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 136,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,994 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 138,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 138,346 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 132,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 130,725 miles

both rear brake discs worn and pads low

headlamps condensated

o/s front indicator discoloured

o/s front inner wheel rim buckled

o/s front tyre low tread and worn edges

Fail 8 Jan 2014 130,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and pads low

headlamps condensated

o/s front indicator discoloured

o/s front inner wheel rim buckled

o/s front tyre low tread and worn edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front head lamps condensated

both front tyres low tread and worn on inner edges

damage to windscreen in both zones A and B

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not fitted

n/s/f inner rim out of shape

o/s head lamp has a poor image

o/s/r indicator dis coloured

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 114,642 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 96,914 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 88,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 76,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,025 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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W78 YUA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W78 YUA, 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 W78 YUA registered?

W78 YUA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W78 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 YUA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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