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N466 NWO

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,751 mi
Last recorded185,751 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 NWO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 185,751 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 182,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 181,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 181,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 174,515 miles

heavy corrosion to o/s petrol tank strap.

play o/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

slight play o/s and n/s/r lower suspension bushes.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 165,222 miles

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

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

slight play o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar link arms.

slight play o/s and n/s/r lower suspension arm bushes.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 156,356 miles

slight playn/s/r lower suspension bushes.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 149,191 miles

oil leak around engine.

slight play n/s/r lower suspension bush.

water leak n/s lower radiator.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 140,911 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt.

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm slight play.

n/s/r flexi brake hose slightly cracked.

n/s/r lower wishbone outer bushes slight play.

o/s and n/s parking brake.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 133,403 miles

minor exhaust leak centre joint.

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

slight play n/s/r lower suspension bush.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 126,617 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

slight play n/s/r wheel.

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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N466 NWO is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N466 NWO, 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 N466 NWO registered?

N466 NWO is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N466 NWO safe to buy?

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