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X602 KEB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,063 mi
Last recorded119,063 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX602 KEB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 119,063 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,657 miles

plastic covers on both sills

Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,654 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 20 Feb 2010 99,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 99,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,415 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 89,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 72,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,942 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 10 Nov 2005 50,473 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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X602 KEB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X602 KEB, 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 X602 KEB registered?

X602 KEB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X602 KEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X602 KEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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