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N951 DDB

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,153 mi
Last recorded105,153 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 DDB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 105,153 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 105,151 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 101,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 101,971 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 98,313 miles

air bag warning light on

front and rear number plates fading

front tyres uneven wear possible front wheel alignment

off side rear coil spring advise changed in pairs

steel fuel lines front to back corroding

Fail 11 May 2007 98,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag warning light on

front and rear number plates fading

front tyres uneven wear possible front wheel alignment

off side rear coil spring advise change in pairs

steel fuel lines front to back corroding

Pass 18 May 2006 94,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes surface rust

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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N951 DDB is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N951 DDB, 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 N951 DDB registered?

N951 DDB is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N951 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N951 DDB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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