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WNZ 9156

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 9156
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 162,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2025 160,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad light on but all pads okay

Pass 3 Aug 2024 158,267 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 156,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 153,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on due to ware sensors broken

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,556 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,555 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,025 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 130,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,855 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 77,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,296 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 74,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,592 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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WNZ 9156 is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WNZ 9156, 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 WNZ 9156 registered?

WNZ 9156 is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is WNZ 9156 safe to buy?

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