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234,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack boot split (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear drive shafts corroded but serviceable.
Heat shield loose around spare well well.
Minor engine coolant leak. Radiator area.
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point. within 30cm of seat belt anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both rear drive shafts corroded but serviceable.
Heat shield loose around fuel tank area and spare wheel well.
Minor engine coolant leak. Radiator area.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in windscreen and minor chips also on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point. within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak., (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear number plate light reduced
fuel pipes slightly corroded
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear number plate light reduced
fuel pipes slightly corroded
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress to headlamp unit (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Park brake effort low at n/s/r
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Damp inside n/s headlamp outer protective lens.
Front brake discs and pads wearing low.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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X522 EAE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 X522 EAE, 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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X522 EAE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2000.
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