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M34 MOM

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 MOM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 71,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm, outer balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm, outer balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,660 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,768 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 Valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 50,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,921 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 48,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 47,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,902 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,052 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,648 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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M34 MOM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M34 MOM, 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 M34 MOM registered?

M34 MOM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is M34 MOM safe to buy?

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