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P455 TEE

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

621,373 mi
Last recorded621,373 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 TEE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 621,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 621,372 miles

play in steering rack inner joint offside

power steering noisey

Fail 18 Mar 2016 621,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

play in steering rack inner joint offside

power steering noisey

Pass 24 Mar 2015 621,372 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Mar 2015 621,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Mar 2014 621,373 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 621,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 118,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside tyre cracking on inside wall but no cord showing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 118,475 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,365 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 116,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,778 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 109,800 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 109,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 103,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2006 133,224 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 131,976 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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P455 TEE is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P455 TEE, 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 P455 TEE registered?

P455 TEE is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P455 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 TEE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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