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N722 COV

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN722 COV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 85,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,206 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,141 miles

front tyres wearing fron inner/outer shoulder

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,119 miles

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,484 miles

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

both front wipers slightly deteriated

both rear brake disks lipped

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks have a slight lip

both rear brake disks have a slight lip

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,369 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,242 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,096 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,848 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm 225/60R15V

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,181 miles

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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N722 COV 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 87%.

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 N722 COV, 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 N722 COV registered?

N722 COV is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N722 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N722 COV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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