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N523 YDC

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 YDC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,014 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 99,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear[near to the fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 97,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to black (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2016 97,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to black (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 97,175 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 97,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2014 96,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 96,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 98,083 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 95,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 94,634 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 94,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,701 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 92,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 84,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 80,622 miles

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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N523 YDC is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N523 YDC, 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 N523 YDC registered?

N523 YDC is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N523 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 YDC shows 21 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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