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P48 CCK

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 CCK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,189 miles

slight play n/s and o/s front steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2013 108,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play n/s and o/s front steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,879 miles

advise airbag light on

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/r top suspension bush worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,152 miles

n/s/r top arm bush worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,881 miles

nearside rear suspension stabalizing bar ball joint slightly worn

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 23 Jun 2010 92,879 miles

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

nearside rear suspension stabalizing bar ball joint slightly worn

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,805 miles

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

n/s/r slightr play in a suspension joint

Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,354 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,529 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres getting low

advise rear brake pads look low

advise slight oil leak from n/s/r diff seal

Pass 7 Jul 2005 63,058 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 63,057 miles

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

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

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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P48 CCK is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P48 CCK, 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 P48 CCK registered?

P48 CCK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P48 CCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 CCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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