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N553 JUR

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,958 mi
Last recorded167,958 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 JUR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 167,958 miles

n/s front wheel bearing very slighgtly noisey

o/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 159,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 157,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 153,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 147,518 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not see st rack mounts

Fail 3 Apr 2007 147,518 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Advise can not see steering rack mounts and components due to plastic shields and covers.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 136,996 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 136,996 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N553 JUR is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N553 JUR, 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 N553 JUR registered?

N553 JUR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N553 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 JUR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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