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X484 ADM

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,966 mi
Last recorded152,966 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX484 ADM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 152,966 miles

Oil leak

Both headlamp lenses have condensation

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

Engine management lamp is on

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 152,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Both headlamp lenses have condensation

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

Engine management lamp is on

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 142,625 miles

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2012 142,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 136,246 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 1 Sep 2011 136,246 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 129,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 122,013 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 122,013 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,852 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 104,852 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,480 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 88,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 59,492 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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X484 ADM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X484 ADM, 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 X484 ADM registered?

X484 ADM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X484 ADM safe to buy?

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