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B6 MDW

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,587 mi
Last recorded117,587 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MDW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 117,587 miles

front to rear fuel lines slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 114,075 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 114,075 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 110,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 107,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 93,449 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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B6 MDW is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B6 MDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B6 MDW?

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What year was B6 MDW registered?

B6 MDW is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is B6 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 MDW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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