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X96 YRE

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,769 mi
Last recorded126,769 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 YRE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 126,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,806 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 120,806 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 113,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,810 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking permit in swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,574 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jul 2015 92,574 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 85,654 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,705 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 24 Aug 2009 64,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 22 Aug 2008 56,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,673 miles

offside head lamp slight misting

Fail 17 Aug 2007 50,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight misting in offside cover

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,296 miles

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

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

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 YRE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X96 YRE, 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 X96 YRE registered?

X96 YRE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X96 YRE safe to buy?

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