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X348 LAB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX348 LAB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,032 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,172 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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X348 LAB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver 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 X348 LAB, 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 X348 LAB?

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What year was X348 LAB registered?

X348 LAB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X348 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X348 LAB 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 X348 LAB have outstanding finance?

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