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W131 TCY

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,460 mi
Last recorded109,460 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 TCY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,460 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 109,460 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,713 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 100,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer sill holed

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,208 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,731 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,071 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,886 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,976 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,247 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,619 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W131 TCY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W131 TCY, 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 W131 TCY registered?

W131 TCY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W131 TCY safe to buy?

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