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P54 DPG

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 DPG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,955 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front steering rack track rods slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2011 115,953 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front steering rack track rods slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2011 115,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,207 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 93,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,284 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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P54 DPG is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P54 DPG, 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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P54 DPG is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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