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P857 JTP

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,708 mi
Last recorded111,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 JTP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,708 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,513 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,920 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,526 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 91,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 87,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 84,391 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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P857 JTP is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P857 JTP, 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 P857 JTP?

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What year was P857 JTP registered?

P857 JTP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P857 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 JTP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P857 JTP have outstanding finance?

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