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X506 RBT

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,942 mi
Last recorded161,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX506 RBT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 161,942 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

eml light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 142,437 miles

brake warning light on

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 120,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,467 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,234 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,725 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 89,715 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,475 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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X506 RBT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X506 RBT, 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 X506 RBT registered?

X506 RBT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X506 RBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X506 RBT shows 15 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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