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X522 EAE

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

234,485 mi
Last recorded234,485 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 EAE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 234,485 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 231,308 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 231,308 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 225,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 225,700 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack boot split (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 221,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 221,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 216,043 miles

Both rear drive shafts corroded but serviceable.

Heat shield loose around spare well well.

Minor engine coolant leak. Radiator area.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 215,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point. within 30cm of seat belt anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both rear drive shafts corroded but serviceable.

Heat shield loose around fuel tank area and spare wheel well.

Minor engine coolant leak. Radiator area.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in windscreen and minor chips also on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point. within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak., (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 209,831 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 205,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear number plate light reduced

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2019 205,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light reduced

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2018 196,859 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 196,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress to headlamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 188,385 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 188,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 179,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 179,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 170,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 170,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 161,074 miles

Park brake effort low at n/s/r

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 140,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,842 miles

Damp inside n/s headlamp outer protective lens.

Front brake discs and pads wearing low.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 115,740 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 115,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,354 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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X522 EAE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X522 EAE, 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 X522 EAE registered?

X522 EAE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X522 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 EAE shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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