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KNZ 5230

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,852 mi
Last recorded115,852 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 5230
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 115,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 114,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 109,322 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 102,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,298 miles

all tyres have signs of cracks on sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,790 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil residue around gearbox

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,193 miles

Differential bung slight leak

Gearbox bung slight leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,226 miles

slight oil leak from differential bung

slight oil leak from gearbox bung

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from differential bung

slight oil leak from gearbox bung

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp manual adjuster not working, headlamp image ok

Nearside rear upper suspension arm dust seal split

slight oil leak from differential bung

slight oil leak from gearbox bung

Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,766 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp manual adjuster not working, headlamp image ok

Nearside rear upper suspension arm dust seal split

slight oil leak from differential bung

slight oil leak from gearbox bung

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from differential bung.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,384 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,507 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,427 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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KNZ 5230 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 KNZ 5230, 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 KNZ 5230 registered?

KNZ 5230 is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is KNZ 5230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNZ 5230 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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