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P2 WHP

1996 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,987 mi
Last recorded169,987 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 WHP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 169,987 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 169,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 168,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 164,859 miles

movment in n/s steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 160,793 miles

movment in n/ s steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2007 151,780 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 142,696 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 142,695 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

some wear n/s steering rack arm

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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P2 WHP is a 1996 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P2 WHP, 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 P2 WHP?

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What year was P2 WHP registered?

P2 WHP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P2 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 WHP shows 8 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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