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N572 JNO

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,436 mi
Last recorded64,436 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN572 JNO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 64,436 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 59,860 miles

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

Sill and under floor covers fitted.Front discs worn.N/S/F washer jet inoperative but drivers aimed to clear n/s.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 May 2011 59,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Sill and under floor covers fitted.Front discs worn.N/S/F washer jet inoperative but drivers aimed to clear n/s.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,043 miles

1 washer jet blocked slightly.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Signs in vehicle, maybe off putting to driver.

Slight play in both steering rack arms, covers fitted under engine and on floor.

Pass 21 May 2009 51,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,085 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 47,083 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)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

nearside jacking rubber mount missing.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre just above 2.0mm

Pass 22 May 2007 45,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JNO is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNO, 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 JNO registered?

N572 JNO is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N572 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N572 JNO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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