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2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 BH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 102,192 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 102,060 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer front bush worn in hub / suspension arm. area marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,766 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective adjusters broken inside headlights both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 98,766 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective adjusters broken inside headlights both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,611 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,639 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,639 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,290 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,884 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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97 BH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 97 BH, 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

How do I check the history of 97 BH?

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What year was 97 BH registered?

97 BH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is 97 BH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 BH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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