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P279 KKP

1996 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,752 mi
Last recorded150,752 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 KKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 150,752 miles

Centre stop light not connected

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,664 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 142,038 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 142,038 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 139,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 137,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 135,177 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 133,020 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 132,981 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 129,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 127,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 125,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 124,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 124,907 miles

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

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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P279 KKP is a 1996 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P279 KKP, 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 P279 KKP registered?

P279 KKP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P279 KKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 KKP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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