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N95 GSG

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,208 mi
Last recorded43,208 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 GSG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,208 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 43,203 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,603 miles

metal brake pipe to o/s/f flex hose corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,566 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,537 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,646 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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N95 GSG is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N95 GSG, 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 N95 GSG registered?

N95 GSG is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N95 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N95 GSG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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