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N572 ACH

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,522 mi
Last recorded122,522 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN572 ACH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,522 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 122,522 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 116,643 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 110,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 110,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes heavily undersealed inspection limited

Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,446 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

general corrosion to both front brake pipes

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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N572 ACH is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N572 ACH, 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 N572 ACH registered?

N572 ACH is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N572 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N572 ACH shows 6 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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