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B12 OEX

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

213,232 mi
Last recorded213,232 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 OEX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 213,232 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Chassis/subframes corroded

Underbody corroded

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 201,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 197,479 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 183,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 183,013 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 170,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 162,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 156,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 148,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 139,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,419 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 112,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 112,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 112,584 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,194 miles

brake pipes corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,764 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 95,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,588 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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B12 OEX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B12 OEX, 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 B12 OEX registered?

B12 OEX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is B12 OEX safe to buy?

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