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P874 YPR

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 YPR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 86,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

accident damage ,o/s/f wing etc .......

both rear tyres close to limit .......

front brake pads low .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,412 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 80,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

exhaust cat faulty

Fail 27 Sep 2018 80,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to sill, floors etc

flexi brake hoses are in poor condition

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

rear brake lines are corroded

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing , front lower are bushes are worn

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,314 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,186 miles

Both wipers smear

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,186 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both wipers smear

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,182 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 70,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,527 miles

Slight play in off side rear suspension system but not yet excessive.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 67,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in off side rear suspension system but not yet excessive.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,947 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,270 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,270 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs and pads look woren thin advise wheels off inspection.

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

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

Slight play in rear anti roll bar link rod ball joints.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,772 miles

slight wear n/s/r anti rollbar link

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,107 miles

rear suspension n/s and o/s lower joint gaiters split.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,431 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P874 YPR is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P874 YPR, 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 P874 YPR registered?

P874 YPR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P874 YPR safe to buy?

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