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X161 VYB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,153 mi
Last recorded106,153 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 VYB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,153 miles

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 15 Dec 2016 105,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides running from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 100,217 miles

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

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

brake pedal creeps

nearside front fexi hose slighty twisted

Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal creeps

nearside front fexi hose slighty twisted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,939 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 90,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,645 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 83,645 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,300 miles

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

n/s/f wiper washer jet blocked n/w req's attention.

o/s/f seat slightly loose req's attention.

rear exhaust silencer heat sheild insecure.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiper washer jet blocked n/w req's attention.

o/s/f seat slightly loose req's attention.

rear exhaust silencer heat sheild insecure.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,416 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,072 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,223 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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X161 VYB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X161 VYB, 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 X161 VYB registered?

X161 VYB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X161 VYB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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