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W93 DBH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

189,034 mi
Last recorded189,034 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 DBH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 189,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 187,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes very rusty next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 187,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed twisted and rubbing on front shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes very rusty next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 182,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 175,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 170,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 169,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 168,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 166,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 160,311 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 147,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 138,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 128,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 107,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 96,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 74,637 miles

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

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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W93 DBH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W93 DBH, 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 W93 DBH registered?

W93 DBH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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