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W684 TGS

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,793 mi
Last recorded146,793 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW684 TGS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 146,793 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 144,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r handbrake low on performance

Pass 27 Jul 2021 142,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 140,686 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 19 Jul 2019 138,408 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 134,912 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

corrosion on front brake discs

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 9 Jul 2018 134,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

corrosion on front brake discs

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 129,347 miles

front brake discs corroded

handbrake performance low

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,180 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,322 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,402 miles

handbrake performance low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 95,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,811 miles

slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 84,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,226 miles

both rear anti-roll bar drop links slight play

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 19 Jan 2008 69,551 miles

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2007 60,281 miles

front/rear brake discs corroded

front/rear brake pads worn to excess

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2005 50,325 miles

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

near side rear anti roll bar link slight wear

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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W684 TGS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W684 TGS, 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 W684 TGS registered?

W684 TGS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W684 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W684 TGS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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