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K9 TML

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 TML
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,273 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limits (1.1.11 (c))

both rear sills not inspected due to covers

Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 93,327 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 87,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both damp inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,039 miles

Nearside head light damp inside lens

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,086 miles

nearside head light damp inside lens poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside head light damp inside lens poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,334 miles

nearside head light damp inside lens

offside mirror poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,242 miles

n/s/f head light damp inside lens

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,892 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,168 miles

Both front wipers smearing windscreen.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K9 TML is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K9 TML, 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 K9 TML registered?

K9 TML is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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