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W533 EKJ

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 EKJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,889 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 106,551 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 105,360 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 104,694 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 103,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,383 miles

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP GLASS BROKEN

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,351 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT AND RUBBER BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE'S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP GLASS BROKEN

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,333 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both number plates delaminating

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2018 96,901 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,903 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,674 miles

rear exhaust heat sheld lose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,159 miles

FRONT FOG LAMP GLASS ON OFSIDE BROKEN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drive belt perished

rear brake caliper flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,730 miles

Drive belt cracked

Front number plate deteriorated

O/S/F Fog light broken

Fail 30 Apr 2012 72,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drive belt cracked

Front number plate deteriorated

O/S/F Fog light broken

Pass 4 May 2011 67,623 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F Fog light lense broken

Rear number plate delaminated

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,204 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres worn on outer edges

O/S/F Fog light lense cracked

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,690 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,143 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Washers weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate delaminating

Washers weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,149 miles

Front brake caliper slides creaking

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

Pass 4 May 2006 42,810 miles

front brake discs lipped

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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W533 EKJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W533 EKJ, 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 W533 EKJ registered?

W533 EKJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is W533 EKJ safe to buy?

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