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X211 DJM

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,227 mi
Last recorded161,227 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX211 DJM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 161,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 161,215 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 148,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,567 miles

Fuel pipes corroded (Greased)

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

O/S/F and N/S/F brake pipes corroded (Greased)

OIl leak from around the rear of rocker cover

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

Oil misting around rear differential

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 17 Jun 2015 128,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded (Greased)

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

O/S/F and N/S/F brake pipes corroded (Greased)

OIl leak from around the rear of rocker cover

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

Oil misting around rear differential

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,481 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight oil leak o/s rear diff

various minor engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2014 117,481 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on

long travel handbrake

o/s rear door check strap insecure

slight oil leak o/s rear diff

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,556 miles

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

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

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

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

slight splitting engine drive belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,202 miles

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

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

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

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,246 miles

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

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,385 miles

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

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)

front washer jets misaligned.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,276 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 53,276 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,513 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight discolouration on rear number plate

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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X211 DJM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X211 DJM, 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 X211 DJM registered?

X211 DJM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X211 DJM safe to buy?

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