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X619 FKK

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,807 mi
Last recorded81,807 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX619 FKK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 81,807 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 80,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement the front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement the front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 68,963 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 64,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 64,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,987 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 56,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,667 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,154 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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X619 FKK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X619 FKK, 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 X619 FKK registered?

X619 FKK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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