MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside track rod developing slight movement at knuckle joint
offside end of outer steering rack developing movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside track rod developing slight movement at knuckle joint
offside end of outer steering rack developing movement
tell tail for main beam not working
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N44 MJW is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N44 MJW, 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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What year was N44 MJW registered?
N44 MJW is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N44 MJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N44 MJW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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