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P998 YBR

1996 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,414 mi
Last recorded132,414 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 YBR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 132,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 127,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010
Pass 11 Jul 2009

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 114,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 112,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2006 112,167 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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P998 YBR is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P998 YBR, 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 P998 YBR registered?

P998 YBR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P998 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 YBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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