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X102 UPC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

190,152 mi
Last recorded190,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX102 UPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 190,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 187,351 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 187,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 183,782 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 183,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 179,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 174,678 miles

Front Oil leak Engine oil leaks. ()

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outside.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 174,674 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Oil leak Engine oil leaks. ()

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outside.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 163,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 162,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 152,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 147,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 141,419 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 135,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 134,815 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 134,815 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 129,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,783 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 124,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 110,329 miles

n/s front roll bar link gaiter split.

n/s front shock damp slightly.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 95,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 95,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 83,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,142 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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X102 UPC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X102 UPC, 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 X102 UPC registered?

X102 UPC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X102 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X102 UPC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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