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P756 EUK

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,339 mi
Last recorded107,339 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 EUK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak from rear diff

Fail 26 Oct 2012 97,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 26 Oct 2012 97,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2011 89,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,577 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,577 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 65,409 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 65,409 miles

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

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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P756 EUK is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P756 EUK, 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 P756 EUK?

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What year was P756 EUK registered?

P756 EUK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P756 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P756 EUK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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