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P983 DAL

1996 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,113 mi
Last recorded103,113 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 DAL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,113 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 100,181 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 96,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 93,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 91,296 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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P983 DAL is a 1996 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P983 DAL, 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 P983 DAL?

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What year was P983 DAL registered?

P983 DAL is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P983 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 DAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P983 DAL have outstanding finance?

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