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X526 KOX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,828 mi
Last recorded120,828 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 KOX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,760 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,824 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 107,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,537 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 93,410 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 85,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,611 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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X526 KOX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X526 KOX, 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 X526 KOX registered?

X526 KOX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X526 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 KOX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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