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X285 OSO

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,423 mi
Last recorded62,423 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 OSO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 62,423 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,886 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,297 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,618 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,385 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,291 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,238 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 43,238 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,475 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,655 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 31,836 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

small cut on near side front tyre side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,709 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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