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P5 TJP

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,212 mi
Last recorded150,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 TJP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 150,212 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 150,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 147,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 142,385 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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P5 TJP is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P5 TJP, 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

How do I check the history of P5 TJP?

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What year was P5 TJP registered?

P5 TJP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P5 TJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 TJP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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