MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Fuel pipe corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear BOTH ANTI ROLL BAR LINK
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear BOTH ANTI ROLL BAR LINK
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear antiroll bar link bottom ball joints have play in them
both rear lower outer suspension bushes have slight play in them
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front brake discs in poor condition
N/S parking brake performance slightly poor
N/S screen washer poor
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Rear tyres starting to get low
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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake discs in poor condition
N/S parking brake performance slightly poor
N/S screen washer poor
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Rear tyres starting to get low
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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X224 EDV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 X224 EDV, 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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X224 EDV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 October 2000.
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