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X908 YBR

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,969 mi
Last recorded120,969 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 YBR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 120,969 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 118,218 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel pipes coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,513 miles

Front brake discs corodded

Fuel pipes corodded

Offside front tyre cracked badly but not showing inner cord

Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,600 miles

Fuel pipes coroded

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2012 112,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,687 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 110,687 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 109,376 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 109,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 107,436 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 100,497 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 100,497 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,531 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 85,531 miles

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

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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X908 YBR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X908 YBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X908 YBR registered?

X908 YBR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X908 YBR safe to buy?

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