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P658 BPC

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,069 mi
Last recorded130,069 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 BPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 130,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 130,029 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 127,078 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 124,903 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 124,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 123,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 121,630 miles

damp at p/steering pipe.both rear tyres low on tread.poss w/bearing noise at o/s/r.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 121,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres low on tread.damp at p/steering pipe.poss wheel bearing noise at o/s/r.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 114,689 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing onouter edge and close to limits,n/s/f tyre close to limits

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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P658 BPC is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P658 BPC, 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 P658 BPC registered?

P658 BPC is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P658 BPC safe to buy?

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