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XNZ 4355

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNZ 4355
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,576 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,895 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 92,369 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 92,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering has slight knock when side to side. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering has slight knock when side to side. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,810 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,256 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,994 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,991 miles

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,455 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,421 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,314 miles

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 70,144 miles

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)

all 4 tyres worn on edges, both fronts close to legal limit

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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XNZ 4355 is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XNZ 4355, 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

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What year was XNZ 4355 registered?

XNZ 4355 is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is XNZ 4355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNZ 4355 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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