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N12 OCS

2000 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,422 mi
Last recorded151,422 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 OCS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 151,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 150,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,852 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 145,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,187 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 143,187 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 141,363 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 137,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 134,671 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Park brake 16%

Fail 8 May 2018 134,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Park brake 16%

Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 127,104 miles

Centre n/s swash blocked

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 May 2015 123,611 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2014 119,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 115,425 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 115,415 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,496 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside poor headlamp aim

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 106,790 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 106,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,518 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 95,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PAS fluid reservoir damp

gearbox damp

plastic undertrays fitted

rear tyres low on tread

slight play both front track rods

Fail 5 Jun 2009 94,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS fluid reservoir damp

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox damp

plastic undertrays fitted

rear tyres low on tread

slight play both front track rods

Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 78,912 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 78,912 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 64,799 miles

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

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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N12 OCS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N12 OCS, 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.

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What year was N12 OCS registered?

N12 OCS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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