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P995 YPJ

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,591 mi
Last recorded133,591 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,591 miles

ASC light on

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2017 133,591 miles

ASC light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,039 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 128,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 125,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 122,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 122,410 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 119,925 miles

both door mirrors faded

front tyres perished on side walls

Fail 16 May 2012 119,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both door mirrors faded

front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 29 Nov 2006 108,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 95,061 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 95,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

play in near side of steering rack.

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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P995 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P995 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 P995 YPJ registered?

P995 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P995 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 YPJ shows 12 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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