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V735 LGP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

193,748 mi
Last recorded193,748 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV735 LGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 193,748 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 193,745 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 193,714 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 193,714 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 193,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 193,558 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 192,287 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 192,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 186,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 175,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 164,007 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in rose bush

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in rose bush

Offside Rear Lower slight play in rose bush

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,201 miles

play in n/s/r lower rose bush

play in o/s/r rose bush

Pass 12 Sep 2015 128,715 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,889 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s/r suspnsion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,973 miles

undertrays preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,578 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s/f headlamp glass req's attention.

rear tyres worn 2mm.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 83,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,247 miles

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 76,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 76,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,991 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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V735 LGP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V735 LGP, 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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What year was V735 LGP registered?

V735 LGP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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