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X558 KCS

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,596 mi
Last recorded128,596 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 KCS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,596 miles

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

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

osf handbrake could be better

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,517 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 127,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 124,111 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 124,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,520 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 119,517 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 114,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 114,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 107,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 100,556 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 100,556 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

ADVISE CONDITION OF B OTH FRONT TYRES.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 98,230 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shou;der does not yet show ply or cord. n/s/f tyre worn onouter shoulder does not yet show ply or cord

Fail 2 Nov 2007 98,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shou;der does not yet show ply or cord. n/s/f tyre worn onouter shoulder does not yet show ply or cord

Pass 28 Oct 2006 96,622 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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X558 KCS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X558 KCS, 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 X558 KCS registered?

X558 KCS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X558 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X558 KCS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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