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P34 PRW

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,216 mi
Last recorded83,216 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 PRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,982 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear lower arm bush gaitor split

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear lower arm bush gaitor split

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Aug 2011 73,982 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear lower arm bush gaitor split

offside rear lower arm bush gaitor split

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,922 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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P34 PRW is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P34 PRW, 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 P34 PRW?

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What year was P34 PRW registered?

P34 PRW is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P34 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 PRW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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