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W969 UKX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,535 mi
Last recorded192,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 UKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 192,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 190,227 miles

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

Under side of vehicle covered in under seal/other material

Pass 26 Jun 2024 188,515 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under-sealed preventing full inspection for corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2024 188,507 miles

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

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under-sealed preventing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2023 187,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle under sealed, not able to fully inspect for further corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2023 187,361 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer jacking point/ sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle under sealed, not able to fully inspect for further corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 186,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre Also tyre valve slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 186,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre Also tyre valve slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 184,169 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 180,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight noise from nearside front wheel on rotation

Pass 2 Aug 2013 177,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 171,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 166,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 156,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 144,908 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 144,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 129,939 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 117,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,225 miles

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

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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W969 UKX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W969 UKX, 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 W969 UKX registered?

W969 UKX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W969 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W969 UKX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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