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X977 CBY

2000 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,248 mi
Last recorded124,248 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 CBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2010 124,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 114,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 96,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 88,238 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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X977 CBY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X977 CBY, 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 X977 CBY?

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What year was X977 CBY registered?

X977 CBY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X977 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X977 CBY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X977 CBY have outstanding finance?

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