MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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
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
nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit on the inner edge, and also has a nail in it which is leaking air
brake warning light on dash
passenger wiper poor
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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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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X302 DBL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 11 October 2000.
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