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X652 XAR

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX652 XAR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 105,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 96,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,238 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,298 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,449 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre detiorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,276 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre detiorated

offside front tyre detiorated

offside rear tyre detiorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 70,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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X652 XAR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X652 XAR, 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.

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What year was X652 XAR registered?

X652 XAR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X652 XAR safe to buy?

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