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X894 HVM

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 HVM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 141,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 140,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm sized 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 129,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ns lamp level low ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,453 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 125,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,844 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 116,661 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,896 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 107,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 107,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,522 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 78,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 69,607 miles

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

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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X894 HVM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X894 HVM, 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 X894 HVM registered?

X894 HVM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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