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P394 TYJ

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,885 mi
Last recorded148,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 TYJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2007 148,885 miles

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

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2006 145,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 144,988 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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P394 TYJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P394 TYJ, 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 P394 TYJ?

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What year was P394 TYJ registered?

P394 TYJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P394 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 TYJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P394 TYJ have outstanding finance?

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