1996 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · P986 YPJ
1996 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 171,535 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2016.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P986 YPJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2015
- 171,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P986 YPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 523 (P986 YPJ) between June 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
P986 YPJ Mileage History
- 01/06/2006144,337 mi
- 22/05/2007148,697 mi+4,360 mi
- 16/05/2008149,906 mi+1,209 mi
- 14/05/2009150,847 mi+941 mi
- 21/06/2010151,335 mi+488 mi
- 31/10/2012151,647 mi+312 mi
- 31/10/2012151,647 mi
- 17/10/2013159,033 mi+7,386 mi
- 27/10/2014165,260 mi+6,227 mi
- 20/10/2015171,535 mi+6,275 mi
- 20/10/2015171,535 mi
Average of roughly 2,898 miles per year across 11 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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