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X64 HBT

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,949 mi
Last recorded139,949 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,567 miles

fuel low

Fail 19 Apr 2016 126,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs warning light stays on (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy and not much reserve travel (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. inoperative (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort poor effort at both rear footbrakes (3.7.B.5a)

fuel cap no access - not tested

fuel low

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,841 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,829 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,828 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 98,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,091 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 92,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,511 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 86,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,583 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 79,583 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 60,652 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 60,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 HBT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HBT, 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 HBT registered?

X64 HBT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X64 HBT safe to buy?

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