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P855 PYV

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,864 mi
Last recorded72,864 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 PYV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,864 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 72,864 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,923 miles

Air bag light on.

Both front tyres perishing.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,577 miles

air bag light on.

both front and n/s rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on.

both front and n/s rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,971 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,114 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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P855 PYV is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P855 PYV, 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

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What year was P855 PYV registered?

P855 PYV is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P855 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 PYV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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