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JUI 9560

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,410 mi
Last recorded144,410 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 9560
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 144,410 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 144,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 137,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 133,638 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 133,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 128,733 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 122,055 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 122,055 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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JUI 9560 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 62.5%.

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 JUI 9560, 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 JUI 9560 registered?

JUI 9560 is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JUI 9560 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUI 9560 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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