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X211 UMS

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,002 mi
Last recorded114,002 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 114,002 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 113,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,023 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,621 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 35,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 29,195 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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X211 UMS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMS, 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 X211 UMS registered?

X211 UMS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X211 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X211 UMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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