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X738 FEU

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,773 mi
Last recorded85,773 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 FEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,773 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,663 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,044 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 75,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,036 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 70,034 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,385 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,888 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 17,888 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,740 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 11,709 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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X738 FEU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X738 FEU, 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

How do I check the history of X738 FEU?

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What year was X738 FEU registered?

X738 FEU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X738 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X738 FEU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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