2000 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · W298 CBO
2000 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 164,008 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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W298 CBO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
- 164,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (48 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W298 CBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 523 (W298 CBO) between July 2005 and November 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (48 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to center (1.1.11 (c))”.
W298 CBO Mileage History
- 06/07/200550,972 mi
- 01/07/200656,649 mi+5,677 mi
- 14/07/200764,677 mi+8,028 mi
- 05/07/200872,743 mi+8,066 mi
- 01/08/200981,346 mi+8,603 mi
- 25/10/201082,378 mi+1,032 mi
- 14/11/201188,771 mi+6,393 mi
- 14/11/201188,771 mi
- 04/12/201296,067 mi+7,296 mi
- 25/11/201399,643 mi+3,576 mi
- 27/11/201399,660 mi+17 mi
- 11/12/2014104,411 mi+4,751 mi
- 24/11/2015109,461 mi+5,050 mi
- 29/11/2016115,112 mi+5,651 mi
- 12/12/2016115,161 mi+49 mi
- 28/11/2017119,238 mi+4,077 mi
- 28/11/2018123,500 mi+4,262 mi
- 29/11/2018123,516 mi+16 mi
- 14/11/2019124,963 mi+1,447 mi
- 16/11/2020130,496 mi+5,533 mi
- 11/08/2021130,509 mi+13 mi
- 06/09/2022142,680 mi+12,171 mi
- 19/09/2023153,274 mi+10,594 mi
- 06/11/2024164,008 mi+10,734 mi
Average of roughly 5,845 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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