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X482 BBL

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,013 mi
Last recorded169,013 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 BBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 169,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 167,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 164,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 158,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above o/s/r jacking point (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 155,353 miles

Both rear tyres low tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 150,993 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 146,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 139,539 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 127,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 127,949 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 108,704 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 99,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,574 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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X482 BBL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X482 BBL, 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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X482 BBL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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