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P462 YTT

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,516 mi
Last recorded148,516 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 YTT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 148,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2010 145,114 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 145,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,129 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 137,123 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 127,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 117,519 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 117,505 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,164 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 109,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 98,956 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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P462 YTT is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P462 YTT, 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

How do I check the history of P462 YTT?

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What year was P462 YTT registered?

P462 YTT is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P462 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 YTT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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