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X246 NEG

2001 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,796 mi
Last recorded128,796 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 523101,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 NEG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 128,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 128,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,337 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 122,337 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 112,406 miles

n/s/f head lamp output reduced.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,148 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 100,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,256 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 65,581 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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X246 NEG is a 2001 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 101,352 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 X246 NEG, 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 25 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X246 NEG registered?

X246 NEG is a 2001 BMW 523, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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