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P71 LBP

1996 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

208,668 mi
Last recorded208,668 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 LBP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 208,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2026 208,668 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 207,940 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 19 Oct 2024 207,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Oct 2023 206,881 miles

Under trays fitted obscurring some underside components.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 204,044 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 20 Oct 2022 204,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 201,344 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 200,060 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020 200,060 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 198,275 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 198,267 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 195,265 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 192,541 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 192,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 188,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 184,796 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 181,466 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 177,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 174,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 168,562 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 168,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 160,606 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 155,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 155,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 152,384 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 152,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 148,203 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 148,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 145,088 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 145,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 140,567 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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P71 LBP is a 1996 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P71 LBP, 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 P71 LBP registered?

P71 LBP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P71 LBP safe to buy?

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