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M2 TSV

1996 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TSV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated b/t sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021
Pass 3 Feb 2020

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 160,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 160,868 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 160,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 160,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 175,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 151,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 148,490 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 148,490 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 141,131 miles

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT TO LEVER;

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 135,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 135,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,773 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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M2 TSV is a 1996 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M2 TSV, 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 M2 TSV registered?

M2 TSV is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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