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P821 EOK

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,089 mi
Last recorded167,089 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 EOK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on corner (3.6.B.2c)

tinted side and rear windows

Pass 18 Nov 2014 158,692 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

factory fitted sill covers

offside rear tyre wearing close to limits

tinted side windows

Fail 18 Nov 2014 158,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

factory fitted sill covers

offside rear tyre wearing close to limits

tinted side windows

Pass 19 Nov 2013 151,511 miles

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

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

Parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Nov 2012 143,401 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 143,333 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 135,569 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 135,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 125,363 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Catalytic converter rattles.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake disc back-plate missing.

Nearside front fog light not working.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front anti-roll bar link boots split.

Offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged, slightly impairing locking mechanism when securing.

Parts of offside front, offside rear & nearside front wheel arch inner covers damaged/poor fit causing tyres to run very close.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,212 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 107,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 88,557 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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P821 EOK is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P821 EOK, 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 P821 EOK registered?

P821 EOK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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