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N392 OPN

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 OPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 155,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 148,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 142,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 139,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 136,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 134,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 132,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 130,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 128,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 126,240 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside headlamp image poor

Fail 25 Apr 2007 126,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside headlamp image poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 123,491 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 123,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front tyres tread low on outer edges

rear brake pads low

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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N392 OPN is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N392 OPN, 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 N392 OPN registered?

N392 OPN is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N392 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N392 OPN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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