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V523 MDL

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,531 mi
Last recorded44,531 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 MDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 44,531 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,956 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,573 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,386 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 40,578 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,648 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,040 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,731 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,988 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,099 miles

front number plate cracked

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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V523 MDL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V523 MDL, 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 V523 MDL registered?

V523 MDL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V523 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 MDL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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