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N965 MJO

1996 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 MJO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 123,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 123,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,995 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 115,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,141 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 89,116 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both front tyres wearing uneven

advise near side front tyre low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,426 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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N965 MJO is a 1996 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N965 MJO, 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 N965 MJO registered?

N965 MJO is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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