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P176 HHJ

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,622 mi
Last recorded137,622 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 137,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2012 137,615 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 129,334 miles

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

air bag light staying on

Fail 4 Feb 2011 129,334 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 122,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light staying on

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 12 Nov 2009 122,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light staying on

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2008 116,481 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

slight play in the nearside rear rose joint

Fail 3 Nov 2008 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

slight play in the nearside rear rose joint

Pass 7 Nov 2007 108,586 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

very slight exhust leak from centre system

Fail 7 Nov 2007 108,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

very slight exhust leak from centre system

Pass 17 Nov 2006 95,991 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2005 87,813 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 87,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 87,683 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P176 HHJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P176 HHJ, 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 P176 HHJ registered?

P176 HHJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P176 HHJ safe to buy?

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