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W86 NNC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,674 mi
Last recorded61,674 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 NNC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s reverse light inop

o/s washer jet weak

Fail 4 Dec 2025 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s reverse light inop

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,576 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 60,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 60,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,942 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,545 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,236 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,709 miles

1 metal brake pipes are weathered 2 rear tyres are close to tread blocks in places

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes surface weathered

Fail 29 Jun 2010 40,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes surface weathered

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,897 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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W86 NNC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W86 NNC, 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.

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What year was W86 NNC registered?

W86 NNC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W86 NNC safe to buy?

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