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PBZ 1750

1996 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 1750
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,023 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,156 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,799 miles

slight deformation of rear number plate characters

Fail 28 Apr 2008 85,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight deformation of rear number plate characters

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,436 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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PBZ 1750 is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBZ 1750, 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 PBZ 1750 registered?

PBZ 1750 is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is PBZ 1750 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 1750 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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