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N623 JHK

1996 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,812 mi
Last recorded203,812 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN623 JHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 203,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 200,285 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 21 May 2009 200,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 May 2008 196,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 191,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 187,524 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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N623 JHK is a 1996 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N623 JHK, 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 N623 JHK registered?

N623 JHK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N623 JHK safe to buy?

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