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P71 MVS

1996 BMW 523

White Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 MVS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,457 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low ,140/190

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x15 , yh18 96v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,609 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 71,609 miles

Windscreen washer not working Refit pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,361 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,255 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel offside handbrake efficiency low,170/200 (3.1.6b)

underbody covers/trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light stay on

both front tyres outer edge worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,687 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 MVS is a 1996 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P71 MVS, 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 P71 MVS registered?

P71 MVS is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P71 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 MVS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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