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P331 CJF

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,726 mi
Last recorded122,726 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 CJF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 122,726 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 124,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,257 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 121,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 119,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 117,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 111,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 111,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,913 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 107,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 104,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 104,891 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 99,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 96,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,724 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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P331 CJF is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P331 CJF, 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 P331 CJF registered?

P331 CJF is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P331 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 CJF shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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