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N770 XJL

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,973 mi
Last recorded11,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 XJL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,973 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)

Pass 27 May 2011 99,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 90,300 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 73,471 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,664 miles

o/s rear tyre on 2mm ,limit is 1.6 ,tyre will need replaced soon.

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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N770 XJL is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N770 XJL, 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 N770 XJL registered?

N770 XJL is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N770 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N770 XJL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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