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P930 MNK

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,104 mi
Last recorded187,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 MNK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 187,104 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 187,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 170,539 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 151,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 142,465 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 142,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 135,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 131,325 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 131,322 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P930 MNK 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 60%.

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 P930 MNK, 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 P930 MNK registered?

P930 MNK is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P930 MNK safe to buy?

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