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X415 MCK

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 MCK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,908 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All middle to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,695 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,930 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,385 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 64,380 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,419 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 51,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,324 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,789 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,936 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 44,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front inner pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,487 miles

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

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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X415 MCK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X415 MCK, 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 X415 MCK registered?

X415 MCK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X415 MCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X415 MCK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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