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V106 TAW

2000 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,180 mi
Last recorded93,180 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 TAW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,180 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 93,178 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,965 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,771 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 72,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,150 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,733 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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V106 TAW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V106 TAW, 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 V106 TAW?

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What year was V106 TAW registered?

V106 TAW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V106 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V106 TAW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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