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W353 TNP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

259,871 mi
Last recorded259,871 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 TNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 259,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 256,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 255,719 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 251,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 250,363 miles

headlight adjusting link on o/s front suspension adrift

o/s parking brake eff getting low

Fail 13 Oct 2010 250,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

headlight adjusting link on o/s front suspension adrift

o/s parking brake eff getting low

Pass 18 May 2010 244,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 230,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front mounting bracket weakening by corrosion,but intact at time of test

main line fuel pipes corroded,though not leaking on test

Fail 13 Oct 2009 230,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front mounting bracket weakening by corrosion,but intact at time of test

main line fuel pipes corroded,though not leaking on test

Pass 20 May 2009 237,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 207,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of metal fuel lines heavily corroded

both rear brake discs corroded on inside surface lips

nearside front brake disc corroded on lip

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas, also a nail in outer tread area

Fail 15 Oct 2008 207,432 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of metal fuel lines heavily corroded

both rear brake discs corroded on inside surface lips

nearside front brake disc corroded on lip

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas, also a nail in outer tread area

Pass 20 May 2008 228,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 197,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Mar 2008 197,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Pass 25 May 2007 181,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front electronic leveling device for headlamps attatched to underneath suspension,arm detatched

fuel lines underneath vehicle corroded in areas

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link joint detectable play but not excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2007 207,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 207,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

wiper's begining to not clear screen well

Pass 25 May 2006 161,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 184,973 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2006 161,211 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 26 May 2005 150,639 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2005 166,582 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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W353 TNP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W353 TNP, 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 W353 TNP registered?

W353 TNP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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