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X711 XCN

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,553 mi
Last recorded185,553 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 XCN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 185,553 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 185,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 182,977 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 180,025 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 177,179 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 177,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 173,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 168,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 164,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 161,354 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil/transmission fluid leak - needs investigating unable to see cause due to undertray being fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 155,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 150,426 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2008 145,951 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 140,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 135,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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X711 XCN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X711 XCN, 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 X711 XCN registered?

X711 XCN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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