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N781 HLY

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 HLY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 131,558 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,977 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 119,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 114,938 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 110,024 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 110,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,757 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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N781 HLY is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N781 HLY, 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 N781 HLY registered?

N781 HLY is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N781 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 HLY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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