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X667 VSF

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX667 VSF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 inner/outersill seams (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wear to outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

x2 outersills corroded in unprescribed areas,front and rear

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front some corrosion to outersills unprescribed areas

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner brake pad possibly worn

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sides inner/outersill seams /outersills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 96,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front some corrosion to outersills unprescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner brake pad possibly worn

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sides inner/outersill seams /outersills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,789 miles

Front some corrosion in both outersills,both sides

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill seams,extending to outersills.both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,259 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill seams,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,upper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill seams,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,290 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,290 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in tie rod

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,441 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,676 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 60,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,566 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,177 miles

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

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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X667 VSF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X667 VSF, 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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X667 VSF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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