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P939 YPJ

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,026 mi
Last recorded109,026 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 109,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light is staying on

oil leak all over the underside of vehicle

slight play in the nearside front wheel

slight play in the nearside rear wheel, and in the suspension arm bushs

small cuts to the offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2010 106,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light is staying on

oil leak all over the underside of vehicle

slight play in the nearside front wheel

slight play in the nearside rear wheel, and in the suspension arm bushs

small cuts to the offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,210 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 99,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 85,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,103 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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P939 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P939 YPJ, 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 P939 YPJ registered?

P939 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P939 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 YPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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