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X639 HLM

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,101 mi
Last recorded189,101 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX639 HLM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 189,101 miles

nearside front headlight lens faded up.

nearside front headlight pattern slightly weak.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 176,814 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 176,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 161,046 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 161,043 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 144,620 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 144,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 138,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 126,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 120,627 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 120,627 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake disc's lipped & worn quite alot.

front brake pad linning approx 95% worn low.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake pad linning approx 95% worn low.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 111,975 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 93,049 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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X639 HLM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X639 HLM, 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 X639 HLM registered?

X639 HLM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X639 HLM safe to buy?

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