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X96 OGT

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,804 mi
Last recorded61,804 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 OGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,802 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,814 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fitted child seat insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fitted child seat insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2008 49,781 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fitted child seat insecure

fitted child seat upside down

Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,222 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

spare tyre cut to cords in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,135 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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X96 OGT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X96 OGT, 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

How do I check the history of X96 OGT?

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What year was X96 OGT registered?

X96 OGT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X96 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X96 OGT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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