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P395 TWL

1996 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,216 mi
Last recorded110,216 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 TWL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 May 2015 110,216 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 103,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 97,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 92,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 87,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,327 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 77,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 66,471 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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P395 TWL is a 1996 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P395 TWL, 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 P395 TWL registered?

P395 TWL is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P395 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 TWL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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