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SNO 305R

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNO 305R
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 72,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,334 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,088 miles

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,077 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,888 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,059 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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SNO 305R is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNO 305R, 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

How do I check the history of SNO 305R?

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What year was SNO 305R registered?

SNO 305R is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is SNO 305R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNO 305R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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