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N533 LNW

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,489 mi
Last recorded200,489 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 LNW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 200,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 197,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 192,185 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 192,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 185,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 183,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 183,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 174,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 174,154 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2006 164,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 164,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 152,968 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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N533 LNW is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N533 LNW, 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 N533 LNW registered?

N533 LNW is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N533 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N533 LNW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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