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P210 LHK

1996 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,062 mi
Last recorded84,062 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 LHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,062 miles

o/s/f inner steering arm got slight play

parking brake just met the requirement.it seems it need adjusting or repair

Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,062 miles

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

o/s/f inner steering arm got slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,457 miles

rear coil springs corroded but not to excess

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight judder from nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,792 miles

slight judder from nearside rear brake

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 55,767 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P210 LHK is a 1996 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P210 LHK, 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 P210 LHK registered?

P210 LHK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P210 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 LHK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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