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X926 FEV

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,310 mi
Last recorded176,310 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 FEV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 176,310 miles

both headlamps dull

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 151,286 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 151,286 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,523 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 141,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 136,383 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 136,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 125,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pipe has fluid on it but not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,130 miles

rear brakes uneven & judder to limit, osf lower arm bush has movement, rear discs corroded, nsr tyre close to limit

Fail 3 Apr 2013 112,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brakes uneven & judder to limit, osf lower arm bush has movement, rear discs corroded, nsr tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,811 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 96,811 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,084 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 82,054 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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X926 FEV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X926 FEV, 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 X926 FEV registered?

X926 FEV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X926 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X926 FEV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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