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P523 MUR

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 MUR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,306 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working + reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 67,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,687 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,356 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides tca arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 48,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,452 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear parking brake effort reduced and only just met required efficiency

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 38,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,486 miles

All tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,400 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,827 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,674 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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P523 MUR is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P523 MUR, 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 P523 MUR registered?

P523 MUR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P523 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 MUR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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