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X302 DBL

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,693 mi
Last recorded170,693 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX302 DBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 170,693 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 170,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer/inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 164,323 miles

Nearside Front head light has slight pattern distortion

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s also o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

n/s and o/s rear, inner and outer sills have some corrosion

n/s head light unit has wires to side light with no sealing grommet wires are insulated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 164,323 miles

Nearside Front head light has slight pattern distortion

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s also o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

n/s and o/s rear, inner and outer sills have some corrosion

n/s head light unit has wires to side light with no sealing grommet wires are insulated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 158,069 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 158,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 146,965 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 146,953 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 134,350 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 122,191 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,296 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has cuts intread not deepto reacxh the cords

oil leak diff oil seal

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,279 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on dash

passenger wiper worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,376 miles

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit on the inner edge, and also has a nail in it which is leaking air

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,004 miles

brake warning light on dash

passenger wiper poor

Pass 12 Jun 2007 73,379 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 73,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,475 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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X302 DBL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X302 DBL, 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 X302 DBL registered?

X302 DBL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X302 DBL safe to buy?

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