CarVerify

Free Car Check

N602 XGM

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 XGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear lower suspension arm to hub mounting - bearing has slight wear and dust boot deteriorating

offside rear lower suspension arm to hub mounting bush - bearing has slight wear

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2019 63,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear lower suspension arm to hub mounting - bearing has slight wear and dust boot deteriorating

offside rear lower suspension arm to hub mounting bush - bearing has slight wear

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,518 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 57,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,912 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,905 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,958 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 40,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,731 miles

N/S handbrake effort a bit low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,844 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,602 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2007 21,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N602 XGM is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 N602 XGM, 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

How do I check the history of N602 XGM?

You can check the full history of N602 XGM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N602 XGM registered?

N602 XGM is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N602 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N602 XGM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N602 XGM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N602 XGM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.