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P322 XTT

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,957 mi
Last recorded217,957 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 XTT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 217,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,578 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,637 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,754 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 82,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,684 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,324 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 63,185 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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P322 XTT is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P322 XTT, 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 P322 XTT registered?

P322 XTT is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P322 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P322 XTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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