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P8 OOH

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,482 mi
Last recorded49,482 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 OOH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 49,482 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 49,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 45,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken inside headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,870 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 41,787 miles

Brake pads not clearly visible

Throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 22 May 2018 40,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 39,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,585 miles

Brake pads not visible

Pass 11 May 2013 38,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,495 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 26,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,895 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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P8 OOH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P8 OOH, 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 P8 OOH?

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What year was P8 OOH registered?

P8 OOH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is P8 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 OOH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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