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V253 XNV

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,469 mi
Last recorded126,469 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 XNV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55w16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 126,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,205 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 126,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction PHONE HOLDER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,719 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 119,719 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,228 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,457 miles

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Oct 2019 101,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak from engine

water leak from engine

Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,971 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play to offside and nearside lower suspension arm front bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2018 98,968 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight play to offside and nearside lower suspension arm front bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,194 miles

offside mirror casing damage

steering rack has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,617 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,251 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside rear outer cv boot leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside rear outer cv boot leaking

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,830 miles

brake warning lamp on

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnishing and condensted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnishing and condensted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,567 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,510 miles

play in steering

Fail 16 Nov 2009 64,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in steering

Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,412 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,804 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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V253 XNV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V253 XNV, 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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V253 XNV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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