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W903 DBW

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,336 mi
Last recorded171,336 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 DBW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 171,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 161,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 153,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 146,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,097 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 139,097 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 132,293 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 126,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 113,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 107,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 100,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 93,160 miles

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

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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W903 DBW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W903 DBW, 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 W903 DBW registered?

W903 DBW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W903 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W903 DBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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