MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both inner sills corroded
Chassis/subframes corroded
Underbody corroded
Undertrays and sill covers fitted
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for B12 OEX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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