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B10 DGL

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DGL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,478 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 3 Aug 2018 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not parking properly

Fail 8 Aug 2017 105,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not parking properly

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades not parking

Fail 21 Jul 2016 102,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades not parking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,756 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades park in middle off windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,137 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 95,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2013 93,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,360 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 78,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 72,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,546 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 65,546 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 58,684 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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B10 DGL is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 123,198 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 B10 DGL, 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 30 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 DGL registered?

B10 DGL is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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