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N100 RCM

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,170 mi
Last recorded114,170 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 RCM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,170 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 114,168 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs Have Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Brake Discs Have Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears are pitted on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,207 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears are pitted on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 94,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 93,311 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 92,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 90,953 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 90,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,856 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2013 87,818 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 85,914 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 81,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 79,359 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 79,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 77,320 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 77,320 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 74,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 69,346 miles

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

o/s headlamp on minimum setting

Pass 18 May 2006 65,783 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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N100 RCM is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N100 RCM, 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 N100 RCM registered?

N100 RCM is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N100 RCM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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