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W878 TNK

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,062 mi
Last recorded119,062 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 TNK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 119,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,570 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 115,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 113,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

rear number plate faded

rear subframe bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 8 Oct 2013 113,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

rear number plate faded

rear subframe bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2012 109,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,747 miles

both headlight have as poor light beam pattern

some signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,158 miles

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight has a poor beam pattern

Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,866 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 91,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 83,996 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 83,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,778 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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W878 TNK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W878 TNK, 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 W878 TNK registered?

W878 TNK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W878 TNK safe to buy?

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