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X761 DJM

2001 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,668 mi
Last recorded139,668 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 523101,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 DJM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 139,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute staying on (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on (failure item under new regs due in on may 20th 2018)

rear tyres perished

tickover erratic,advise attention asap

Pass 17 May 2017 139,518 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

eml light iluminated

wipers smeary

Fail 16 May 2017 139,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

eml light iluminated

wipers smeary

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 135,963 miles

brake pipe corroded front to rear and over rear axle,limited vision

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

rear brake hoses worn,advise renewing asap

Pass 26 May 2015 127,698 miles

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses)exact condition unknown due to limited vision)-advise renewing asap

rear brake hoses perishing(advise renewing)

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 May 2015 127,698 miles

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

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses)exact condition unknown due to limited vision)-advise renewing asap

rear brake hoses perishing(advise renewing)

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2014 120,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2013 116,459 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 116,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 108,209 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 108,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 102,402 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 102,402 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 96,761 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 88,904 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,904 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 82,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,988 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 7 Jun 2006 56,908 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

N/S/R INNER T/LIGHT INOP.

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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X761 DJM is a 2001 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 101,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X761 DJM, 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 25 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X761 DJM is a 2001 BMW 523, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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