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X806 KBH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,899 mi
Last recorded110,899 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX806 KBH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 110,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perishing

brake warning light on

condensation in nsf headlamp

erratic front brake readings

headlamp beam patterns poor - lenses dull

slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush

wipers splitting/smearing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 110,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perishing

brake warning light on

headlamp beam patterns poor - lenses dull

slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush

wipers splitting/smearing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 107,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake warning light on

headlamp beam patterns poor

horn poor

lambda sensor wiring damaged

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear number plate deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play both rear lower hub bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2011 107,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake warning light on

headlamp beam patterns poor

horn poor

lambda sensor wiring damaged

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear number plate deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2009 102,366 miles

Both Front Tyres On Edges

Lambda Sensor Wiring Broken

Lower Efficency N/S Handbrake

O/S Headlamp Aim Just Acceptable

Rear Axle Damp

Rear Brake Hoses Perishing Slightly

Rear Indicators Pale

Rear Tyres Only Just Legal--RECOMEND ATTENTION

Slight Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

power steering feed pipes damp.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 102,365 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Tyres On Edges

Lambda Sensor Wiring Broken

Lower Efficency N/S Handbrake

O/S Headlamp Aim Just Acceptable

Rear Axle Damp

Rear Brake Hoses Perishing Slightly

Rear Indicators Pale

Rear Tyres Only Just Legal--RECOMEND ATTENTION

Slight Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Washer Feed Pipe Split--RECOMEND ATTENTION

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr handbrake efficiency lower

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in lower rear hub bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2008 93,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsr handbrake efficiency lower

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in lower rear hub bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,485 miles

child seats fitted nsr and osr/ loose

front wipers smearing

play in nsr and osr lower hub bushes

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 24 Sep 2007 85,376 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted nsr and osr/ loose

front wipers smearing

play in nsr and osr lower hub bushes

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,026 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.101514346290 dated 01/09/2006

Fail 1 Sep 2006 76,026 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

play in nsr anti roll bar link/recommend replacement

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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X806 KBH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 X806 KBH, 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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X806 KBH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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