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X131 UYY

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,980 mi
Last recorded117,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 UYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 117,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 109,941 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 109,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 101,075 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 16 Jan 2008 89,089 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 89,083 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,894 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)

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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X131 UYY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X131 UYY, 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 X131 UYY registered?

X131 UYY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X131 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X131 UYY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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