2000 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · W471 BDA
2000 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 80,380 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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W471 BDA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 80,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W471 BDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 523 (W471 BDA) between August 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
W471 BDA Mileage History
- 10/08/200621,570 mi
- 15/08/200724,226 mi+2,656 mi
- 27/08/200827,613 mi+3,387 mi
- 17/08/200929,815 mi+2,202 mi
- 10/08/201032,209 mi+2,394 mi
- 30/08/201134,638 mi+2,429 mi
- 30/08/201134,638 mi
- 29/08/201236,971 mi+2,333 mi
- 06/08/201339,084 mi+2,113 mi
- 27/08/201441,644 mi+2,560 mi
- 27/08/201441,644 mi
- 07/08/201543,875 mi+2,231 mi
- 18/08/201645,385 mi+1,510 mi
- 24/08/201746,508 mi+1,123 mi
- 24/08/201746,508 mi
- 14/11/201847,039 mi+531 mi
- 14/11/201847,039 mi
- 03/12/201950,421 mi+3,382 mi
- 03/12/201950,421 mi
- 08/01/202159,234 mi+8,813 mi
- 05/10/202166,236 mi+7,002 mi
- 15/09/202267,312 mi+1,076 mi
- 16/09/202267,318 mi+6 mi
- 03/10/202372,270 mi+4,952 mi
- 17/07/202580,380 mi+8,110 mi
Average of roughly 3,106 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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