CarVerify

Free Car Check

P804 RHX

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

214,238 mi
Last recorded214,238 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 RHX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 214,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 214,234 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rod (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 198,457 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 198,457 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 192,359 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 192,359 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 187,578 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 187,578 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 182,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 175,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 175,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2009 170,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 167,744 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 167,744 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake warning light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2007 160,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 149,851 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight play in offside track rod

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P804 RHX is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P804 RHX, 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 P804 RHX?

You can check the full history of P804 RHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P804 RHX registered?

P804 RHX is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P804 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 RHX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P804 RHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P804 RHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.