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P906 KSJ

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,710 mi
Last recorded152,710 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2015 152,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 147,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 135,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 130,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 122,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 112,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 104,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 95,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,986 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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P906 KSJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P906 KSJ, 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 P906 KSJ?

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What year was P906 KSJ registered?

P906 KSJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P906 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P906 KSJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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