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P714 RGH

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,590 mi
Last recorded189,590 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 RGH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 189,590 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 189,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 182,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 175,322 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 168,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 168,196 miles

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

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

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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P714 RGH is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P714 RGH, 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 P714 RGH registered?

P714 RGH is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P714 RGH safe to buy?

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