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P935 NCL

1996 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 NCL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 139,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 129,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013

gauges not working

Fail 5 Jan 2013

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

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

gauges not working

Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,971 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 123,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 123,772 miles

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

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

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

bracket missing from middle section of exhaust bust still supported

n/s front anti roll bar links

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 120,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 120,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

All tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 113,016 miles

parking brake efficiency just to standard 16%

Pass 14 Jul 2008 102,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,844 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 94,842 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 92,645 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 92,645 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

oil leaks on engine ,box,and rear diff

slight bind on back brakes

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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P935 NCL is a 1996 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P935 NCL, 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 P935 NCL registered?

P935 NCL is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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