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X63 EGT

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX63 EGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,374 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced Both Rear Drop Links (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all indicators getting pale

both rear lower ball joints have slight play

both rear top suspension arms have slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2015 99,172 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all indicators getting pale

both rear lower ball joints have slight play

both rear top suspension arms have slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 60,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery is not holding charge checked charge rate all ok requires a new battery. ok at time of test recomend replacement asap.

n/s/ mirror cover is broken ok at time of test recomend replacement.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,815 miles

N/S FRONT DOOR MIRROR OUTER SHELL LOOSE

SLIGHT GRATING NOISE FROM FRONT STEERING/SUSPENSION WHEN STEERING IS UNDER LOAD

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,606 miles

CREEKING FROM STEERING RACK WHEN ON LOAD (ON LOCK TO LOCK CHECK)

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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X63 EGT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X63 EGT, 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 X63 EGT registered?

X63 EGT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X63 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X63 EGT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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