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P567 MUR

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,619 mi
Last recorded151,619 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 MUR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 151,619 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 151,619 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 141,001 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 140,948 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 126,708 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2008 126,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 108,273 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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P567 MUR 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 P567 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 P567 MUR registered?

P567 MUR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P567 MUR safe to buy?

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