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B19 JPD

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,498 mi
Last recorded159,498 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 JPD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 159,498 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 159,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 155,891 miles

Interior mirror not secure

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Unable to see testable items due to plastic cvoers

Fail 20 Nov 2008 155,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on but not able to see fluid level due to plastic covers

Interior mirror not secure

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Unable to see testable items due to plastic cvoers

Pass 17 May 2007 137,081 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 137,081 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 121,968 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 121,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B19 JPD is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B19 JPD, 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 B19 JPD registered?

B19 JPD is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is B19 JPD safe to buy?

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