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X657 RFC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,581 mi
Last recorded106,581 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 RFC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,883 miles

High level brake light n/w.

Oil leak around filter housing.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light n/w.

Oil leak around filter housing.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,390 miles

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,463 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front anti rol bar kink's , dust cover split

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,006 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 83,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,075 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,866 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges.

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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X657 RFC 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 76.9%.

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 X657 RFC, 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

How do I check the history of X657 RFC?

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What year was X657 RFC registered?

X657 RFC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X657 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X657 RFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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