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X317 DEP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX317 DEP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 77,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 77,576 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,421 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,014 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 77,008 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,676 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,049 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,049 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,202 miles

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

Vehicle just met the parking efficiency threshold at 16%

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise parking brake adjustment

advise uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,424 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise parking brake adjustment [see printout ]

advise uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 71,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,064 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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X317 DEP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X317 DEP, 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 X317 DEP registered?

X317 DEP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X317 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X317 DEP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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