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W893 OBY

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

172,168 mi
Last recorded172,168 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW893 OBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 172,168 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 172,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 170,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 168,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 168,257 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer heat cover loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 166,076 miles

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2020 164,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 161,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 158,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 153,634 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 153,634 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 148,300 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 143,072 miles

Oil leak

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 May 2015 143,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 136,494 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 17 May 2013 129,414 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 129,408 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 123,512 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 123,509 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 115,358 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 104,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 104,600 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 93,843 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2008 82,364 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 71,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 61,580 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 61,580 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W893 OBY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W893 OBY, 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 W893 OBY registered?

W893 OBY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W893 OBY safe to buy?

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