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W692 XAA

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW692 XAA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,623 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 73,623 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 71,813 miles

Front wipers, smearing and dragging across screen

Pass 6 May 2022 65,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 60,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil on engine

Pass 28 May 2020 60,615 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all) sidewalls slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fluid residue on power steering pipes

oil residue on differential

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,103 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off lifted on o/s (0.1 (a))

Front slight smear from wipers

corrosion to fuel lines

Fail 3 Jun 2019 60,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off lifted on o/s (0.1 (a))

Front slight smear from wipers

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

corrosion to fuel lines

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,512 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,018 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low

steel fuel pipes corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,579 miles

corrosion to coil springs

front brake pad inner linings appear thin

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,893 miles

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

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

condensation inside n/s headlamp

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,893 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

condensation inside n/s headlamp

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,013 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear tyre treads perishing

n/s/r hub lower mounting worn

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/r hub lower mounting worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,316 miles

both rear tyre treads perishing

steel brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,828 miles

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,029 miles

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,450 miles

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

front brake pads wearing slightly low

front tyres worn on edges

steel brake pipes corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,916 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn unevenly

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,967 miles

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,066 miles

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

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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W692 XAA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W692 XAA, 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 W692 XAA registered?

W692 XAA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W692 XAA safe to buy?

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