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P852 RYR

1996 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 RYR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,766 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates have slight delamination around edges

offside wing mirror outer casing has been taped over

Fail 8 Dec 2008 86,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in both top inner ball joints

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,006 miles

slight play in both top inner ball joints

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 24 Dec 2007 83,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 70,036 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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P852 RYR is a 1996 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P852 RYR, 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 P852 RYR registered?

P852 RYR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P852 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 RYR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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