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P537 FKE

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

187,290 mi
Last recorded187,290 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 FKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 187,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 186,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 183,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 183,774 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 182,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 180,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 178,041 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 176,988 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 176,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 173,640 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2018 168,614 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 163,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 157,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 151,284 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 148,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 143,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 143,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 136,200 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 126,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,320 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 107,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 100,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 89,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,267 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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P537 FKE is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 P537 FKE, 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 P537 FKE registered?

P537 FKE is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P537 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 FKE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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