MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,422 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak Gearbox ()
Park brake 16%
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak Gearbox ()
Park brake 16%
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Centre n/s swash blocked
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pads appear low
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside poor headlamp aim
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear outer lamp not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
PAS fluid reservoir damp
gearbox damp
plastic undertrays fitted
rear tyres low on tread
slight play both front track rods
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PAS fluid reservoir damp
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
gearbox damp
plastic undertrays fitted
rear tyres low on tread
slight play both front track rods
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N12 OCS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 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 N12 OCS, 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 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N12 OCS registered?
N12 OCS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 June 2000.
Is N12 OCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N12 OCS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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