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X462 DLC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 DLC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 138,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2016 136,983 miles

COULD NOT ASSESS CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS BOTH FRONT AND REAR DUE TO DESIGN OF ALLOY.

Fail 24 Jan 2016 136,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

COULD NOT ASSESS CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS BOTH FRONT AND REAR DUE TO DESIGN OF ALLOY.

o/sf drop link rubber cover is split allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Dec 2014 132,175 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 115,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,369 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 108,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,378 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Oct 2009 93,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,605 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,124 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 82,016 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in offside rear bottom hub carrier bush just acceptable recommend replacement.

Pass 8 Oct 2006 76,322 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2006 76,157 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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X462 DLC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X462 DLC, 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 X462 DLC registered?

X462 DLC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X462 DLC safe to buy?

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