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P195 FEP

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,985 mi
Last recorded61,985 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 FEP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,985 miles

various brake pipes/ferrules slightly corroded/hoses slightly deteriating

various discs slightly poor condition

various oil leaks engine/g/box/rear diff

various parts exhausht deteriating

various slight corrosion various places underneth

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,056 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,808 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,160 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

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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P195 FEP is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P195 FEP, 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

How do I check the history of P195 FEP?

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What year was P195 FEP registered?

P195 FEP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P195 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 FEP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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