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X466 FNP

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,196 mi
Last recorded185,196 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 FNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 185,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 177,292 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 168,053 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 167,850 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 161,240 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r sus pin bush wearing

Fail 29 Jan 2011 161,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/r sus pin bush wearing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 151,063 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 151,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 140,147 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 139,992 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 129,668 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 129,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 117,953 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 117,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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X466 FNP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X466 FNP, 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 X466 FNP registered?

X466 FNP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X466 FNP safe to buy?

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