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P66 ADJ

1996 BMW 523

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 ADJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer most joint, rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer most joint, rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,314 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 80,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake very low effort

Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very little effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

service brake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,964 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,943 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,359 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 42,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,447 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,867 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 40,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 40,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,754 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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P66 ADJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P66 ADJ, 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 P66 ADJ registered?

P66 ADJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P66 ADJ safe to buy?

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