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P412 BJH

1996 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,228 mi
Last recorded155,228 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 BJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 155,228 miles

screen chipped ,slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link ;rear pads low

Fail 28 Sep 2011 155,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screen chipped ,slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link ;rear pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 145,699 miles

brake pipes corroding ;o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge ;nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2010 145,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pipes corroding ;o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge ;nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 137,200 miles

Air bag light on dash.

Gearbox noisy.

Handbrake high.

Headlights have a poor beam.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight play in steering rack.

n/s rear c.v joint leaking.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 137,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Air bag light on dash.

Gearbox noisy.

Handbrake high.

Headlights have a poor beam.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight play in steering rack.

n/s rear c.v joint leaking.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 127,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 127,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 114,937 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 106,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 106,218 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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P412 BJH is a 1996 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P412 BJH, 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.

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What year was P412 BJH registered?

P412 BJH is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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