MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,049 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint cover split
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint cover split
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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W785 TLA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W785 TLA, 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 W785 TLA registered?
W785 TLA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2000.
Is W785 TLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W785 TLA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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