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X138 ELB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,260 mi
Last recorded138,260 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 ELB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 138,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,375 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,168 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s/f (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,651 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

head lights odd but image correct

Fail 19 May 2016 116,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped up by tank (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under plastic cover in front of repaired section (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front lower arms front bushs (2.4.G.2)

oil leek

parking brake travel

Fail 29 Feb 2016 116,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint upper gator split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / spliting would advise attention (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leek

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,939 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 113,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Edge worn both front tyres

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 110,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,295 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,424 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2010 86,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,844 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is discoloured

naerside front haedlight lens is water ingressed

Fail 25 Feb 2008 67,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs are slightly lipped

front brake pads are getting low

front number plate is starting to discouler

Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,903 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly lipped

front brake pads are getting low

front number plate is starting to discouler

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,959 miles

advisories same as old vt32 sheet

Fail 6 Feb 2006 43,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake pads seem low

power steering pipe slighty damp

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

vicous fan broken

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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X138 ELB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X138 ELB, 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 X138 ELB registered?

X138 ELB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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