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P393 YDS

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,110 mi
Last recorded159,110 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 YDS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 159,110 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 159,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 157,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 156,165 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 156,165 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 150,955 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 149,358 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 143,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 132,156 miles

handbrake performance at limit

Fail 8 Dec 2006 132,143 miles

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 124,188 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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P393 YDS is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P393 YDS, 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 P393 YDS registered?

P393 YDS is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P393 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P393 YDS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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