MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,020 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre brake light not working
Nearside hand brake effort low
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre brake light not working
Nearside hand brake effort low
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight corrosion to brake lines.
Slight damage to O/S dorr mirror.
Offside rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X497 DEP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X497 DEP, 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 X497 DEP registered?
X497 DEP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is X497 DEP safe to buy?
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