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X302 MTS

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,762 mi
Last recorded117,762 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX302 MTS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,762 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 117,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 112,124 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 112,124 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 109,699 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 83,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,431 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 60,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,028 miles

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

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

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 MTS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTS, 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 X302 MTS registered?

X302 MTS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X302 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X302 MTS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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