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W177 TNK

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,738 mi
Last recorded138,738 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 TNK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,738 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2017 132,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch close to fouling on tyre

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly

Offside Front tyre mis-shaped due to rim damage

all rear sub frame bushes have play

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 132,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear sub frame bushes have play

Offside Front tyre mis-shaped due to rim damage

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch close to fouling on tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 126,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 126,486 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 119,591 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2015 119,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2014 111,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,614 miles

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

both front tyres tread worn on inner and outer edges

nearside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,163 miles

corrosion and wear in both front brake discs

slight condensation in both headlamps

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,366 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced pitting and corrosion to both rear brake discs

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge (just in legal requirement)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,425 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 69,336 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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W177 TNK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W177 TNK, 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 W177 TNK registered?

W177 TNK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W177 TNK safe to buy?

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