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W823 WEU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,940 mi
Last recorded68,940 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 WEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,940 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 68,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 68,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 65,937 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 65,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 64,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlights have moisture ingress

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,659 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,659 miles

Front washer jets slightly blocked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres both heavy wear on inner edges and 3mm

rear prop shaft coupling leaking grease

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,412 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp

Heavy wear on rear tyre edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 57,411 miles

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

Condensation in n/s headlamp

Heavy wear on rear tyre edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,504 miles

condensation in nearside headlight.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,494 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 28 Jul 2010 52,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,361 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,353 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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W823 WEU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W823 WEU, 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 W823 WEU registered?

W823 WEU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W823 WEU safe to buy?

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