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V295 GRO

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,524 mi
Last recorded118,524 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 GRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,524 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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 22 Aug 2024 118,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,503 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 118,503 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,491 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 118,491 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,165 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,178 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,629 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,627 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,708 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 105,756 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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V295 GRO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V295 GRO, 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 V295 GRO registered?

V295 GRO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V295 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V295 GRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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