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N202 MVF

1996 BMW 523

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,765 mi
Last recorded108,765 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 MVF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,765 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 108,765 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 104,758 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,554 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,733 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 74,074 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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N202 MVF is a 1996 BMW 523 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N202 MVF, 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 N202 MVF?

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What year was N202 MVF registered?

N202 MVF is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N202 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N202 MVF shows 8 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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