1996 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · P256 GKR
1996 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 139,535 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P256 GKR Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2010
- 139,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P256 GKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 523 (P256 GKR) between March 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
P256 GKR Mileage History
- 22/03/2006109,102 mi
- 21/03/2007117,718 mi+8,616 mi
- 21/03/2007117,718 mi
- 19/03/2008125,814 mi+8,096 mi
- 20/03/2008125,816 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2009132,745 mi+6,929 mi
- 19/03/2010139,535 mi+6,790 mi
- 19/03/2010139,535 mi
Average of roughly 7,623 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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