MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Very slight power steering leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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N976 TLJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N976 TLJ, 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 N976 TLJ registered?
N976 TLJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 18 April 1996.
Is N976 TLJ safe to buy?
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