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X497 DEP

2000 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,020 mi
Last recorded139,020 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 DEP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,020 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 139,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 138,691 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 138,691 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 136,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 130,117 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 119,759 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2009 119,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 107,741 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X497 DEP?

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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?

The MOT history for X497 DEP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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