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P8 MNG

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,663 mi
Last recorded113,663 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 MNG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,663 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,345 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 110,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,988 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 104,933 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 104,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 101,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 91,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 78,421 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 78,421 miles

oil leak

propshaft defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P8 MNG is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P8 MNG, 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 P8 MNG registered?

P8 MNG is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P8 MNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 MNG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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