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X257 BGM

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,139 mi
Last recorded207,139 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 BGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 207,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

both head light lens poor condition

both rear discs poor condition

both rear discs poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2013 208,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 208,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 196,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 170,993 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 145,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 125,409 miles

stonechips in windscreen

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2008 125,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

rear number plate in poor condition

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2007 99,904 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear numberplate slightly faded

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear numberplate slightly faded

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,373 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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X257 BGM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X257 BGM, 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 X257 BGM registered?

X257 BGM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X257 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 BGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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