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P32 PEH

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,360 mi
Last recorded167,360 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 PEH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 161,582 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 157,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage nearside rear springs

Fail 15 Oct 2013 157,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage nearside rear springs

Pass 23 Oct 2012 151,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 144,723 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear coil spring damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2010 139,463 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 139,459 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 133,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 133,003 miles

o/s front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 127,118 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 127,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 120,247 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 120,109 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 111,859 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,544 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 104,136 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P32 PEH is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P32 PEH, 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 P32 PEH registered?

P32 PEH is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P32 PEH safe to buy?

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