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V632 TAV

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,252 mi
Last recorded160,252 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV632 TAV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 160,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 153,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 132,772 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 132,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 112,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,868 miles

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

o/s + n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm top joint boots adrift

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,427 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)

o/s + n/s/f top anti-roll bar link arm joint boots split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish on outer sidewalls

could not fully inspect brake dues to alloy wheels

Fail 13 Mar 2008 85,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish on outer sidewalls

could not fully inspect brake dues to alloy wheels

Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 74,630 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 74,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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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V632 TAV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V632 TAV, 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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V632 TAV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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