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P4 EUK

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,306 mi
Last recorded114,306 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 EUK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 114,306 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 107,245 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 100,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,972 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 95,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 88,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 80,974 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 80,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 75,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 75,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P4 EUK is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P4 EUK, 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 P4 EUK registered?

P4 EUK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P4 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 EUK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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