MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both number plates delaminating
engine oil leak
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)
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
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front no plate cracked
oil leaks
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
FRONT FOG LAMP GLASS ON OFSIDE BROKEN
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
Drive belt cracked
Front number plate deteriorated
O/S/F Fog light broken
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
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
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
Front number plate cracked
Rear brake pads 70% worn
Rear number plate delaminating
Rear number plate delaminating
Washers weak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Front brake caliper slides creaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs lipped
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for W533 EKJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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