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PBZ 9101

1996 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,157 mi
Last recorded162,157 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 523123,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 9101
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2010 162,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 145,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 137,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 123,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 119,359 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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PBZ 9101 is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 9101, 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 PBZ 9101?

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What year was PBZ 9101 registered?

PBZ 9101 is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is PBZ 9101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 9101 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBZ 9101 have outstanding finance?

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