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W602 TBM

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW602 TBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 102,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 102,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front headlights misty in poor condition

front number plate poor condition

n/s rear antiroll bar link slight play

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge close to wires

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,072 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,838 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 73,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 Jul 2008 72,944 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN POOR,CONDENSATION IN LAMP.

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

WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK,VALVE LEAKING UNDER BONNET.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,305 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 71,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,200 miles

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

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

moisture in offside headlamp

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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W602 TBM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W602 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 W602 TBM registered?

W602 TBM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W602 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W602 TBM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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