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N675 LAF

1996 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,767 mi
Last recorded167,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 LAF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 167,767 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brake warning light on on the dash no RfR's found

high level stop light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2012 167,750 miles

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag warning light on

Brake warning light on on the dash no RfR's found

high level stop light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2011

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 136,897 miles

Brake warnig lamp is illuminated, unable to varify the cause no RfR found

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 131,069 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 131,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 125,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 116,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 109,394 miles

rear tyres on limit!!!!

Fail 16 Jan 2006 109,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres on limit!!!!

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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N675 LAF is a 1996 BMW 523 in Grey 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 N675 LAF, 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.

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What year was N675 LAF registered?

N675 LAF is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N675 LAF safe to buy?

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