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W586 TBM

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,470 mi
Last recorded135,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW586 TBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 127,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 119,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 114,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 109,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 103,910 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 103,910 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2009 97,887 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 97,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,373 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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W586 TBM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W586 TBM, 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 W586 TBM registered?

W586 TBM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W586 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W586 TBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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