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P145 PYY

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,136 mi
Last recorded127,136 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 PYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 121,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,849 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 110,692 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre slight sidewall damaged 225/60r15

Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,692 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side front tyre slight sidewall damaged 225/60r15

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,796 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 98,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 93,106 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 92,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,031 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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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P145 PYY is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P145 PYY, 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.

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What year was P145 PYY registered?

P145 PYY is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P145 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 PYY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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