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N449 ADP

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,455 mi
Last recorded196,455 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 ADP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 196,455 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 196,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 190,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 120,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 149,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 142,949 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 142,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N449 ADP is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N449 ADP, 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.

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How do I check the history of N449 ADP?

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What year was N449 ADP registered?

N449 ADP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N449 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 ADP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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