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P607 JHE

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,093 mi
Last recorded144,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 JHE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 144,093 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 144,093 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 140,759 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 140,759 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 140,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside handbrake cable split and swollen

nearside handbrake poor

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 20 Jul 2007 134,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 128,480 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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P607 JHE is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P607 JHE, 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 P607 JHE registered?

P607 JHE is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P607 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P607 JHE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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