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X495 EJM

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 EJM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 132,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 132,010 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 111,483 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,765 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 55,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,094 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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X495 EJM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X495 EJM, 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 X495 EJM registered?

X495 EJM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X495 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X495 EJM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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