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P180 OSE

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,919 mi
Last recorded135,919 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 OSE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 135,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,680 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 123,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 84,842 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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P180 OSE is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P180 OSE, 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 P180 OSE registered?

P180 OSE is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P180 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 OSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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