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X719 RHJ

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,913 mi
Last recorded130,913 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX719 RHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,913 miles

Check Engine Light On

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

Offside Rear Slight Play In Wheel Bearing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All Rear Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes corroded

high level stop light inop

Fail 25 Feb 2016 130,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Check Engine Light On

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

Offside Rear Slight Play In Wheel Bearing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All Rear Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 121,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,642 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 105,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,893 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,878 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 88,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,552 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 76,661 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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X719 RHJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X719 RHJ, 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 X719 RHJ registered?

X719 RHJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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