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P442 RNS

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 RNS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,396 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 108,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid burst pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,856 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 99,854 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,549 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

movement in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2015 95,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

movement in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

movement at steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,423 miles

movent in rack

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,074 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,752 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,652 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

h/brake adjustment

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,267 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 56,265 miles

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 51,999 miles

o/s/front pads geeting loww

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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P442 RNS is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P442 RNS, 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 P442 RNS registered?

P442 RNS is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P442 RNS safe to buy?

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