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W813 KGR

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,463 mi
Last recorded58,463 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW813 KGR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 54,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 43,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe badly made and fitted not clipped around tank and over suspension

Offside Rear Original brake pipe cut off and left in situ

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering rack leaking fluid from gaiters, requires attention possibly serious fault

Fail 16 Jan 2021 42,846 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe badly made and fitted not clipped around tank and over suspension

Offside Rear Original brake pipe cut off and left in situ

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering rack leaking fluid from gaiters, requires attention possibly serious fault

Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,896 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 33,896 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,042 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,915 miles

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 30 Jun 2011 28,597 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,622 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front tyres worn on edges.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust to front/main brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,678 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear coil springs

handbrake lever rachet worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,427 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,498 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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W813 KGR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W813 KGR, 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 W813 KGR registered?

W813 KGR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W813 KGR safe to buy?

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