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X112 JBO

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,740 mi
Last recorded181,740 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX112 JBO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 181,740 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 May 2018 181,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 May 2017 168,299 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 168,133 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged Excessively corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 156,605 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 154,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 144,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 135,836 miles

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

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs scored

Pass 10 Oct 2009 119,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 105,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 97,459 miles

some travel in brake pedal also pedal tends to pump up

Pass 14 Sep 2006 90,855 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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X112 JBO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X112 JBO, 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 X112 JBO registered?

X112 JBO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X112 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X112 JBO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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