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W906 NDA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,064 mi
Last recorded128,064 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW906 NDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 128,064 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,876 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 108,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 108,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 100,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,157 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,194 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,193 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,678 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,100 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,300 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,555 miles

offside rear antiroll bar link seal split

Fail 31 May 2011 76,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear antiroll bar link seal split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,224 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,933 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,931 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 58,462 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 52,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,588 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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W906 NDA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W906 NDA, 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 W906 NDA registered?

W906 NDA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W906 NDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W906 NDA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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