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P905 NOX

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,141 mi
Last recorded100,141 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 NOX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 100,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 100,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 987,745 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play.

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges, but centre two thirds have 2mm.

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

Drivers side front headlamp condensated and has poor beam pattern.

Front to rear metal fuel pipe getting corroded.

Nail in drivers side front tyre.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic covers fitted to inner door shuts.

Plastic covers fitted tunder engine and transmission.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear boot difficult to latch shut.

Rear subframe bushes perishing.

Slight play in both front inner steering rack balls.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 98,773 miles

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

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

Both front lower ball joints have slight play.

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges, but centre two thirds have 2mm.

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers side front headlamp condensated and has poor beam pattern.

Front to rear metal fuel pipe getting corroded.

Nail in drivers side front tyre.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Plastic covers fitted to inner door shuts.

Plastic covers fitted tunder engine and transmission.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear boot difficult to latch shut.

Rear subframe bushes perishing.

Slight play in both front inner steering rack balls.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 98,718 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Anti-roll bars corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF wing mirror cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Signs of a possible power steering leak NSF rack boot

Slight play in OSF inner steering rack arm ball

Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,645 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Moisture drivers headlight

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passengers side front wing damaged

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear anti roll bars corroded

Slight movement drivers side front inner steering rack ball

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Washers weak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,644 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

moisture in offside headlight

nearside front droplink upper dust cover split

nearside front wing damaged

offside front stearing rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2008 94,960 miles

occasional unstable engine speeds(hunts)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 94,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

occasional unstable engine speeds(hunts)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 90,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 81,194 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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P905 NOX 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 58.3%.

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 P905 NOX, 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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P905 NOX is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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