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R44 NUX

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,185 mi
Last recorded204,185 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 NUX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 204,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 202,771 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 202,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 201,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 197,839 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 197,836 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 194,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 188,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 180,048 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 177,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 171,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 167,235 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 159,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 140,514 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 140,512 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 124,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 110,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 92,650 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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R44 NUX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R44 NUX, 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 R44 NUX registered?

R44 NUX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is R44 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 NUX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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