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X64 EGC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX64 EGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 154,670 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2013 154,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Low effort to both rear parking brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2012 147,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 147,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 123,226 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED OUT ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,226 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED OUT ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 114,454 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 102,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 102,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,516 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 89,497 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 77,740 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 77,740 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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X64 EGC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X64 EGC, 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 X64 EGC registered?

X64 EGC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X64 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X64 EGC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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