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D4 YKJ

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 36,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,697 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Pass 2 Jun 2023 32,914 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Play ()

Fail 27 May 2023 32,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Play ()

Pass 23 May 2022 28,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,593 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 24,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,935 miles

Both rear bottom ball joint dust covers split

N/S/R tyre crackedand deteriated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre cracked and deteriated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 18,934 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bottom ball joint dust covers split

N/S/R tyre crackedand deteriated

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

O/S/F tyre cracked and deteriated

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 18,469 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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D4 YKJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D4 YKJ, 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

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What year was D4 YKJ registered?

D4 YKJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D4 YKJ safe to buy?

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