2001 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · X582 DJM
2001 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 93,598 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2013.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X582 DJM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2012
- 93,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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X582 DJM Mileage History
- 26/01/2006116,763 mi
- 26/01/2007123,664 mi+6,901 mi
- 21/01/2008128,271 mi+4,607 mi
- 13/02/2009131,305 mi+3,034 mi
- 11/02/2010135,437 mi+4,132 mi
- 11/03/2011139,745 mi+4,308 mi
- 09/03/2012156,517 mi+16,772 mi
- 10/03/201293,580 mi-62,937 mi
- 12/03/201293,598 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly -3,782 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X582 DJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 523 (X582 DJM) between January 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)”.
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