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X52 LBV

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 LBV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,069 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 166,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 157,497 miles

Rear rear brake discs corroded but not affecting performance

front to rear brake pipes greased to the extent that unable to check

Fail 15 Nov 2017 157,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake discs corroded but not affecting performance

front to rear brake pipes greased to the extent that unable to check

Pass 10 Oct 2016 155,700 miles

Offside Front tyre has wear to side wall and uneven wear to tread

Fail 10 Oct 2016 155,699 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has wear to side wall and uneven wear to tread

Pass 15 Oct 2015 152,299 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 149,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 149,126 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 143,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 132,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 118,774 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 107,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 80,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,563 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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X52 LBV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X52 LBV, 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 X52 LBV?

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What year was X52 LBV registered?

X52 LBV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X52 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X52 LBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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