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X702 TBT

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,021 mi
Last recorded146,021 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 TBT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 146,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 141,196 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly on outer edges of treads

nearside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

small stonechip in centre of windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 138,322 miles

exhaust heat shield rear silencer insecure

slight corrossion offside front wheel arch

small stone chip centre of windscreen zone 'B'

Pass 21 Aug 2012 134,902 miles

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

small stone chip centre windscreen zone 'B'

Fail 20 Aug 2012 134,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

small stone chip centre windscreen zone 'B'

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,621 miles

rear discs badly corroded on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 124,502 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 124,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 111,098 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 111,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 100,152 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,992 miles

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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X702 TBT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver 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 X702 TBT, 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 X702 TBT?

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What year was X702 TBT registered?

X702 TBT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X702 TBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X702 TBT 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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