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N152 CKO

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 CKO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 126,938 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 126,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 122,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,933 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 118,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 112,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 106,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 99,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 93,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 79,335 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 79,327 miles

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

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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N152 CKO is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N152 CKO, 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

How do I check the history of N152 CKO?

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What year was N152 CKO registered?

N152 CKO is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N152 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N152 CKO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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