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X917 MDA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,464 mi
Last recorded110,464 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 MDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the limit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front head lamp has a weak pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,350 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Nearside rear wheel has a slightly bent inner rim

Offside rear lower suspension arm bush has play

Rear diff leaking

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2016 110,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and condenstation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Nearside rear wheel has a slightly bent inner rim

Offside rear lower suspension arm bush has play

Rear diff leaking

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,220 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 108,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2014 104,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2013 100,822 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 90,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2011 90,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,129 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,683 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 75,654 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads are worn

horn may soon need attention

rear brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,495 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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X917 MDA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X917 MDA, 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 X917 MDA registered?

X917 MDA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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