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X534 UMB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX534 UMB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,881 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff leaking

rear heat shield loose

Fail 4 Sep 2014 91,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff leaking

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,415 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,907 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,907 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,399 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,853 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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X534 UMB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X534 UMB, 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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What year was X534 UMB registered?

X534 UMB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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