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W211 TGH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,921 mi
Last recorded145,921 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 TGH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 138,853 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,933 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 133,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 115,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,075 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 94,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 87,742 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 87,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 76,638 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 76,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 68,743 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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W211 TGH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W211 TGH, 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 W211 TGH registered?

W211 TGH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W211 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W211 TGH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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