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P718 KKY

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 KKY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2014 151,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 147,692 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 144,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 140,423 miles

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

o.s.parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 24 Aug 2010 132,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 126,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 120,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 115,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 111,133 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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P718 KKY is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P718 KKY, 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 P718 KKY?

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What year was P718 KKY registered?

P718 KKY is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P718 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 KKY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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