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W839 UMX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 UMX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,187 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 72,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,486 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,857 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,318 miles

front pads appear 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,850 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,850 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,085 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pads appear 3/4 worn.ball joint gaiter split on nsr suspension arm.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads 2/3 worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wing mirror cover damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,951 miles

wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,002 miles

wipers worn, damage to front numberplate

Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers worn, damage to front numberplate

Pass 29 May 2009 49,626 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,158 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,906 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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W839 UMX 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 84%.

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 W839 UMX, 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 W839 UMX registered?

W839 UMX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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