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K44 LSS

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,279 mi
Last recorded36,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 LSS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 36,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,097 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 36,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2015 26,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,205 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 24,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,157 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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K44 LSS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K44 LSS, 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 K44 LSS registered?

K44 LSS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is K44 LSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 LSS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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