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W507 BJX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,363 mi
Last recorded151,363 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 BJX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,071 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 147,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 146,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 146,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear inner cills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 144,891 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 142,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 141,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 139,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 139,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,811 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 137,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 136,361 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 134,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 134,423 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 131,820 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 129,489 miles

brake pipes in general showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and as a badly perished sidewall

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 129,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear drop link needs replacing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and as a badly perished sidewall

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 122,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 117,613 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 111,525 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 104,268 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 104,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/sr and n/sr tyre walls condition

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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W507 BJX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W507 BJX, 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 W507 BJX registered?

W507 BJX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W507 BJX safe to buy?

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