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N112 DKJ

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,897 mi
Last recorded160,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 160,897 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 160,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 157,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 153,207 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 153,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 148,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 148,103 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 143,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 138,219 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 133,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 133,578 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 129,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 129,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,812 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 122,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 117,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 110,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 110,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 102,798 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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N112 DKJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N112 DKJ, 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 N112 DKJ registered?

N112 DKJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N112 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N112 DKJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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