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P214 UCL

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,941 mi
Last recorded115,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 UCL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parallel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,993 miles

both rear lower arm gaitors splitting

fluid leak

nsr shock absorber damp

Fail 6 Jun 2016 113,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear lower arm gaitors splitting

fluid leak

nsr shock absorber damp

Pass 29 May 2015

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2015

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 107,845 miles

All brake pipes corroding

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front headlamps deterioated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 100,349 miles

All four tyres close to legal tread depth limit.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 96,591 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Front screen chipped.

N/S/R brake pipe to flexi hose corroded.

PAS cap slight weep from seal.

Rear number plate fading.

Washer jet aim poor.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 93,643 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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P214 UCL is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P214 UCL, 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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P214 UCL is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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