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P922 LLH

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,022 mi
Last recorded127,022 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 LLH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 127,022 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 127,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,737 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 123,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 120,155 miles

not able to see front & rear brake pad wear.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 120,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

not able to see front & rear brake pad wear.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 116,967 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 116,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 112,941 miles

n/s wing mirror slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2011 112,941 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s wing mirror slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,233 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 106,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,631 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 88,107 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 88,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/side rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,293 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 80,293 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P922 LLH is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P922 LLH, 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 P922 LLH registered?

P922 LLH is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P922 LLH safe to buy?

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