MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
diff leaking
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
floors and sills starting to show signs of corrosion
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
floors and sills starting to show signs of corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low Adjusters Seized (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N8 GLR is a 1996 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N8 GLR, 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 N8 GLR registered?
N8 GLR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N8 GLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N8 GLR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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