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X313 MCS

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,020 mi
Last recorded155,020 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX313 MCS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 155,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 149,152 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 143,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 138,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 131,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 127,131 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 126,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 116,302 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 107,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 97,702 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 86,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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X313 MCS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X313 MCS, 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

How do I check the history of X313 MCS?

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What year was X313 MCS registered?

X313 MCS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X313 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X313 MCS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X313 MCS have outstanding finance?

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