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X954 EAX

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,855 mi
Last recorded204,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 EAX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 204,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 185,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 165,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 146,141 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 146,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indcator (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 136,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 133,214 miles

both rear drop link lower ball joint have slight play

n/s/r tyre nearing 2mm of tread

slight condensation inside o/s/f headlight lens

Pass 29 May 2013 122,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 122,469 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 113,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 105,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 25 May 2010 95,223 miles

both front tyres slight wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009 86,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,319 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,146 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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X954 EAX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X954 EAX, 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 X954 EAX registered?

X954 EAX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X954 EAX safe to buy?

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