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X507 OTW

2001 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,359 mi
Last recorded186,359 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 523101,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX507 OTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 186,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside park brake low effort

Fail 1 May 2019 186,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

offside park brake low effort

Pass 2 May 2018 181,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 175,079 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2017 175,079 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2016 171,151 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 171,151 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 165,705 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear metal brake pipe kinked at point where patch weld to floor pan is

imbalanced rear hand brake application, (off side rear lower than near side rear)

minor chips to windscreen but not affecting forward view

Fail 19 May 2015 165,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear metal brake pipe kinked at point where patch weld to floor pan is

imbalanced rear hand brake application, (off side rear lower than near side rear)

minor chips to windscreen but not affecting forward view

steering angle sensor fault light illuminated

Pass 19 May 2014 159,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

Fail 13 May 2014 159,186 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

steering angle sensor warning light on

Pass 17 May 2013 153,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

front numbe plate slightly damaged

imbalanced rear hand brake application, off side rear low

Fail 17 May 2013 153,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

front numbe plate slightly damaged

imbalanced rear hand brake application, off side rear low

Pass 29 May 2012 146,380 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 138,658 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)

front discs slightly worn and inner pads look 80% worn (limited view)

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

near side front mirror glass missing

Pass 21 May 2010 131,692 miles

Difficult to get throught emitions

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads half worn

MIL on

Fail 13 May 2010 131,689 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads apear half worn

Rear brake wear indicator disconected

Pass 1 Apr 2009 127,370 miles

Rear brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 118,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 106,167 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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X507 OTW is a 2001 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 101,352 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 X507 OTW, 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 25 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X507 OTW registered?

X507 OTW is a 2001 BMW 523, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X507 OTW safe to buy?

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