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C20 GJC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,130 mi
Last recorded73,130 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 GJC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 53,659 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,353 miles

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,878 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,257 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,521 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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C20 GJC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C20 GJC, 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 C20 GJC registered?

C20 GJC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is C20 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 GJC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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