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P820 RHX

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,553 mi
Last recorded115,553 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 RHX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 115,553 miles

Hand brake travel high

Off side front foglamp loose

Offside rear anti roll bar link worn

Offside rear hand brake shoes rubbing/slightly rubbing

Rear flexible brake hoses perished and starting to crack

Rear metal brake pipes covered in mud and corroded in areas

Pass 16 Aug 2007 115,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

hand brake travel high

o/s/f fog lense loose

o/s/r anti roll bar link worn

o/s/r hand brake shoes rubbing/slight binding

rear flexible brake hoses perished with slight cracks starting.

rear metal brake pipes covered in mud and corroded in areas

Pass 15 Aug 2006 108,856 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 108,856 miles

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

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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P820 RHX is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P820 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.

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What year was P820 RHX registered?

P820 RHX is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P820 RHX safe to buy?

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