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P727 SOO

1996 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 SOO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 147,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 140,944 miles

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

headlamp covers discolored.

Pass 28 May 2010 135,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 127,130 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 115,781 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 103,405 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 103,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly smearing.

nearside rear upper ball joint has slight movement.

Pass 9 May 2006 92,133 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 92,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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P727 SOO is a 1996 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P727 SOO, 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 P727 SOO registered?

P727 SOO is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P727 SOO safe to buy?

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