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W874 TGU

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,503 mi
Last recorded150,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 TGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 150,503 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 143,270 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 142,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 142,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 142,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 140,307 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 140,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,695 miles

Rear tyre valves split

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,653 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,426 miles

n/s parking brake low performance

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,877 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre badly cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,652 miles

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and very close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,890 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s handbrake poor performance

Fail 14 Jan 2013 102,886 miles

Offside 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)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s handbrake poor performance

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,729 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,518 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 97,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,380 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 96,374 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 95,388 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 90,167 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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W874 TGU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W874 TGU, 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 W874 TGU registered?

W874 TGU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W874 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W874 TGU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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