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X6 AFC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 AFC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 101,499 miles

Front tyres worn on the outer edges of the tread

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 101,497 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear parts of front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyres worn on the outer edges of the tread

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,662 miles

Brake pipes corroding in places

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,659 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipes corroding in places

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 17 Jan 2023 90,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,812 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges of the tread

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,958 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges of the tread

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,158 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,243 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 81,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,180 miles

Exhaust heat shield lose

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside sill corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield lose

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside sill corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,307 miles

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside

oil leak

suspension bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,035 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

play in rear drop links

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

tyres perished/deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

play in rear drop links

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

tyres perished/deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,000 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 66,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 30 May 2014 63,233 miles

front number plate damaged

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front upper anti roll bar drop link gator split (border line pass)

Pass 10 May 2013 61,182 miles

brake discs corroded

brake hoses perished/deteriorated

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2013 61,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake discs corroded

brake hoses perished/deteriorated

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2011 60,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn to service limit unable to fully assess with wheels on

parking brake only just meets pass criteria

service warning illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,443 miles

front brake pads worn to service limit unable to fully assess with wheels on

parking brake only just meets pass criteria

service warning illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,601 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,635 miles

Nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit, border line pass

Oil level at minimum

Rear brake pads worn to minimum thickness

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,802 miles

Engine oil at minimum

Nearside front and offside repeater and rear indicator bulbs starting to loose their lacquer

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,354 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

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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X6 AFC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 X6 AFC, 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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X6 AFC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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