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X586 EBL

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX586 EBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 74,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,247 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 63,247 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both repeaters incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,960 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 44,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 42,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 42,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 41,298 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,136 miles

top & under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 37,124 miles

Under-trays and lower Sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 May 2015 35,127 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 35,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,340 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 31,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,634 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,666 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 28,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,844 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 24,859 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)

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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X586 EBL 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 76%.

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 X586 EBL, 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 X586 EBL registered?

X586 EBL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X586 EBL safe to buy?

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