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X215 MGH

2000 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,925 mi
Last recorded145,925 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 MGH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 145,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 145,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage / crack / stone chip to swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 144,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage / crack / stone chip to swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 143,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction O2 Codes (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 141,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 141,143 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 138,478 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 138,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both cleaned blades slightly worn (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 136,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 130,126 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 130,126 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 123,593 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 123,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre size 205/65 r15 94v contieco contact OP

Pass 1 Sep 2011 120,547 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 120,540 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in windscreen (zone a)

offside and nearside rear top suspension arm grease boots split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,289 miles

both front headlights misted

Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,337 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 109,337 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,443 miles

offside headlight glass misted

Fail 26 Aug 2008 103,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlight glass misted

Fail 23 Aug 2007 97,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,186 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 85,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 68,377 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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X215 MGH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X215 MGH, 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 X215 MGH registered?

X215 MGH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X215 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X215 MGH shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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