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X834 UOL

2001 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,819 mi
Last recorded193,819 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 523101,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 UOL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 193,819 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 178,100 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 178,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 159,633 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 138,653 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 138,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 118,182 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,097 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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X834 UOL is a 2001 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 X834 UOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X834 UOL registered?

X834 UOL is a 2001 BMW 523, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X834 UOL safe to buy?

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