2000 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · W878 LBU
2000 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 103,224 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2494cc
W878 LBU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2014
- 103,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W878 LBU Mileage History
- 28/02/200660,574 mi
- 01/03/200767,560 mi+6,986 mi
- 29/02/200873,342 mi+5,782 mi
- 19/02/200979,228 mi+5,886 mi
- 19/02/200979,228 mi
- 16/02/201084,812 mi+5,584 mi
- 16/02/201084,812 mi
- 24/02/201189,850 mi+5,038 mi
- 27/02/201294,572 mi+4,722 mi
- 27/02/201294,572 mi
- 02/03/201399,670 mi+5,098 mi
- 02/03/201399,670 mi
- 07/03/2014103,224 mi+3,554 mi
- 14/03/2014103,224 mi
Average of roughly 5,306 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
W878 LBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 523 (W878 LBU) between February 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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