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N223 RGB

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,501 mi
Last recorded146,501 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 RGB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2011 146,501 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

abs unit damp but not leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 133,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 113,521 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

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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N223 RGB is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N223 RGB, 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 N223 RGB registered?

N223 RGB is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N223 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 RGB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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