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V539 NKN

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,534 mi
Last recorded51,534 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 NKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 49,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,827 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 48,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,550 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,528 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,429 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 44,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,735 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,802 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,117 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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V539 NKN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V539 NKN, 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 V539 NKN?

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What year was V539 NKN registered?

V539 NKN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V539 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 NKN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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