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X868 ELC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,347 mi
Last recorded163,347 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 ELC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 163,347 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both rear.) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (Both rear.) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 163,347 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both rear.) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (Both rear.) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 154,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Play in upper attachment (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 154,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Play in upper attachment (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 147,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

e m l on

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 147,711 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

e m l on

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 142,187 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,597 miles

EML on

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

rear brake pads getting low

rear coil springs corroded

rear indicators faded recommend replacement

Pass 21 Aug 2012 122,266 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 122,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 111,423 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low.

brake and fuel pipes starting to corroded.

n/s headlight slightly lose.

slight play in o/s/r hub.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,423 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

brake and fuel pipes starting to corroded.

n/s headlight slightly lose.

slight play in o/s/r hub.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,301 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 97,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,179 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,735 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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X868 ELC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X868 ELC, 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 X868 ELC registered?

X868 ELC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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