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W183 TNK

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 TNK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,564 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc got bad lip on it

Fail 12 Sep 2012 80,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front disc got bad lip on it

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,779 miles

Unable to inspect brake pads and brake discs allround due to wheel design

Pass 8 May 2008 73,350 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,954 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W183 TNK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W183 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W183 TNK registered?

W183 TNK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W183 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W183 TNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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