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X224 EDV

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

162,873 mi
Last recorded162,873 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 EDV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 162,873 miles

Central Fuel pipe corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 161,571 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 161,571 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 159,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 157,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 155,369 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 153,826 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear BOTH ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 153,810 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear BOTH ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 150,954 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 147,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 142,344 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,597 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 124,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,229 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear antiroll bar link bottom ball joints have play in them

both rear lower outer suspension bushes have slight play in them

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,548 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,291 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S parking brake performance slightly poor

N/S screen washer poor

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S parking brake performance slightly poor

N/S screen washer poor

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,198 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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X224 EDV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X224 EDV, 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 X224 EDV registered?

X224 EDV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X224 EDV safe to buy?

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