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P103 UFG

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,783 mi
Last recorded51,783 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 UFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,783 miles

Fuel tank straps corroding

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear lower rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,075 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has a slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 46,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has a slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,617 miles

ABS light going out after 1 minute, should be 2 seconds. But is going out at time of test.

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Main front to rear fuel pipe has surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,513 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 35,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,692 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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P103 UFG is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P103 UFG, 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 P103 UFG registered?

P103 UFG is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P103 UFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 UFG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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