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N734 BOK

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,490 mi
Last recorded150,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN734 BOK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2012 150,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light on

Batter light on

Brake system warning light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 146,775 miles

Offside rear tyre down to 2mm and bald on inner edge,

Play in nearsiode front lower ball joint and inner rack ball joint,

Fail 11 Feb 2011 146,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on,

Battery light on,

Both headlamp adjusters are por,

Front inner brake pads look low,

Offside rear tyre down to 2mm and bald on inner edge,

Play in nearsiode front lower ball joint and inner rack ball joint,

Pass 19 Feb 2010 141,577 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 141,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Airbag light on,

Engine oil leak,

Front brake pads look low,

Headlamp adjusters not working correctally,

Slight play in both sides of stearing rack,

Small nail in offside rear tyre,

Pass 9 Feb 2009 136,261 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 136,261 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

coolant leak under inlet manifold

dashboard indicates brake light fault o/s/r,but none found.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 129,739 miles

coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 122,148 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 122,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Display, Fuel gauge, Temp gauge intermittant fault

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 111,381 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 111,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear and offside rear lower rose joints have slight movement

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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N734 BOK is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N734 BOK, 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 N734 BOK registered?

N734 BOK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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