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X481 FCB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 FCB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 136,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 121,522 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn on limit

Fail 20 Jun 2011 121,521 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn on limit

Pass 17 Jun 2010 111,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 98,680 miles

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

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

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

n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected at lamp

Fail 21 Jun 2009 98,617 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected at lamp

Pass 5 Jul 2008 86,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,900 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,844 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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X481 FCB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X481 FCB, 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 X481 FCB registered?

X481 FCB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X481 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X481 FCB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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