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N395 XSA

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,820 mi
Last recorded145,820 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 XSA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 145,820 miles

slight movement in steering

front + rear number plates slightly deterated

Pass 11 Apr 2007 134,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 118,407 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 118,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N395 XSA is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N395 XSA, 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 N395 XSA registered?

N395 XSA is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N395 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N395 XSA shows 4 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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