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P91 XDD

1996 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,255 mi
Last recorded153,255 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 XDD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 153,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,609 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 141,948 miles

n/s/f windscreen wiper poor condition

Pass 21 May 2010 136,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 134,891 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 134,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 134,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 128,928 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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P91 XDD is a 1996 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P91 XDD, 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 P91 XDD?

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What year was P91 XDD registered?

P91 XDD is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P91 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P91 XDD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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