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P424 PGH

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,524 mi
Last recorded128,524 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 PGH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 120,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot latch missing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,494 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,989 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 101,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,086 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes deteriorated

o/s/r upper suspension ball joint worn(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust slight leak

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sidelights not working

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes deteriorated

o/s/r upper suspension ball joint worn(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 90,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,772 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,261 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,966 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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P424 PGH is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P424 PGH, 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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P424 PGH is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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