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X132 DCF

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,640 mi
Last recorded75,640 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX132 DCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bad oil leak?

Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 75,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and chewed on outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 75,078 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in two! (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and chewed on outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,366 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 74,366 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,583 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 71,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,992 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 53,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,693 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 48,693 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,721 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,721 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,597 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,547 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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X132 DCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X132 DCF, 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 X132 DCF registered?

X132 DCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X132 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X132 DCF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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