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K4 VYA

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,377 mi
Last recorded156,377 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 VYA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 156,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 156,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 155,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 155,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 155,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 155,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 154,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 153,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F Sus Arm Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 151,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,859 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 149,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 148,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,812 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 140,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 138,244 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 138,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 135,849 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 133,296 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 133,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 129,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 127,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 114,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 107,382 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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K4 VYA is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K4 VYA, 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 K4 VYA registered?

K4 VYA is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is K4 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 VYA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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