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X278 YPR

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 YPR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 142,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 133,297 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 133,297 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 121,614 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 121,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 112,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,484 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 106,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,317 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 102,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,343 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 96,340 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,924 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 66,924 miles

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

o/s wing mirror cracked

will need front brake discs on next pad change

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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X278 YPR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X278 YPR, 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

How do I check the history of X278 YPR?

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What year was X278 YPR registered?

X278 YPR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X278 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 YPR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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