MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
nearside front tyre wearing outer edge
nearside rear outer C/V joint leaking grease
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
offside rear outer C/V joint leaking grease
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not aimed at windscreen (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
nearside front tyre wearing outer edge
nearside rear outer C/V joint leaking grease
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
offside rear outer C/V joint leaking grease
Nearside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease
Offside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel pipe corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease
Offside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel pipe corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
small cut on near side front tyre side wall
Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X285 OSO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 X285 OSO, 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 X285 OSO registered?
X285 OSO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X285 OSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for X285 OSO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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