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W896 WBT

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,023 mi
Last recorded107,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 WBT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,087 miles

engine mil light on.

Pass 30 May 2012 88,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,299 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 62,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,428 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 46,615 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,436 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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W896 WBT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W896 WBT, 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 W896 WBT registered?

W896 WBT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W896 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W896 WBT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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