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X933 YAR

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,057 mi
Last recorded124,057 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX933 YAR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 123,029 miles

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 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 121,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,357 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 114,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Jun 2008 110,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 107,075 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 107,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,115 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

nail in nearside front tyre

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link rod

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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X933 YAR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X933 YAR, 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 X933 YAR registered?

X933 YAR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X933 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X933 YAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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