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C4 ENG

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,813 mi
Last recorded38,813 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 ENG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 38,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 38,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 38,038 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 37,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,478 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 36,477 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 35,446 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 34,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 32,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 30,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,351 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 26,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 24,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,700 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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C4 ENG is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C4 ENG, 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 C4 ENG?

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What year was C4 ENG registered?

C4 ENG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is C4 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 ENG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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