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X102 UYW

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,330 mi
Last recorded158,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX102 UYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 158,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 158,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2013 157,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 156,479 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 156,478 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 156,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 156,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 154,991 miles

bonnet and n/s/f body damaged

both front anti roll bar rubbers adrift + slight play

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2010 154,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet and n/s/f body damaged

both front anti roll bar rubbers adrift + slight play

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 152,015 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 146,759 miles

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Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2008 146,463 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dust covers on both front roll bar links split

Pass 2 Feb 2007 140,752 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 131,250 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 UYW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X102 UYW, 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 X102 UYW registered?

X102 UYW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X102 UYW safe to buy?

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