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P45 PDE

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,272 mi
Last recorded140,272 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 PDE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 140,272 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 140,266 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 135,142 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 128,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 124,179 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 124,179 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,862 miles

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

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

slight corrosion o/s/r disc inner face

Fail 14 Aug 2012 121,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion o/s/r disc inner face

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,174 miles

corrosion on n/s/r inner brake pipe above axle-coated with underseal,can not fully check-advise cleaning off & replacing if required

slight play n/s/r & o/s/r upper rear outer supension bush

Fail 1 Aug 2011 119,168 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r inner brake pipe above axle-coated with underseal,can not fully check-advise cleaning off & replacing if required

slight play n/s/r & o/s/r upper rear outer supension bush

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,450 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,969 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar link arm rubber boots split

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

slight play n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar link arms

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 11 Aug 2009 103,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar link arm rubber boots split

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

slight play n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar link arms

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,770 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in n/s rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2007 89,751 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 89,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 74,686 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 74,593 miles

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

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

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

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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P45 PDE 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 57.9%.

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 P45 PDE, 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 P45 PDE registered?

P45 PDE is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P45 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P45 PDE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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