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T88 MYW

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,715 mi
Last recorded95,715 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 MYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 95,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MIL illuminated

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 92,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 84,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2017 74,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slight surface (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight surface ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,107 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine warning light on

offside front tyre wearing onouter edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,151 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 55,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,148 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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T88 MYW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T88 MYW, 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 T88 MYW registered?

T88 MYW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is T88 MYW safe to buy?

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