MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
condensation in n/s headlamp.
minor chips to windscreen.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
condensation in n/s headlamp.
minor chips to windscreen.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under body covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads worn low
all tyres near limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
all tyres near limit
front side lights becoming dull
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear suspension has slight movement
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SAS 236S 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 SAS 236S, 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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How do I check the history of SAS 236S?
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What year was SAS 236S registered?
SAS 236S is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is SAS 236S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SAS 236S shows 8 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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