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X59 OFC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 OFC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 134,239 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn Both (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,421 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 126,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,182 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Fail 15 Aug 2013 118,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Fail 13 Aug 2012 113,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 105,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,336 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 95,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 92,272 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2006 89,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 89,274 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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X59 OFC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X59 OFC, 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 X59 OFC?

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What year was X59 OFC registered?

X59 OFC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X59 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 OFC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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