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W795 TLA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,309 mi
Last recorded159,309 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW795 TLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 159,309 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 152,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 146,769 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on dash

Fail 21 Jan 2013 142,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2011 135,479 miles

osr nsr brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2010 129,480 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 129,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,236 miles

ADVISE front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 121,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

ADVISE front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 110,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 110,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2007 103,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 103,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Mar 2006 92,304 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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W795 TLA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W795 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 W795 TLA registered?

W795 TLA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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