BMW 523 P2PPP has 24 MOTs

Has MOT
No Tax (SORN)

This 1996 BMW 523 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 213,717 miles 8 months ago on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 09:45.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026.

P2PPP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 2026213,717 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202428TH OCTOBER 2025211,933 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 202328TH OCTOBER 2024211,362 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202228TH OCTOBER 2023210,737 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202126TH SEPTEMBER 2022210,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2021210,277 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202026TH SEPTEMBER 2021209,979 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201926TH SEPTEMBER 2020209,328 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201826TH SEPTEMBER 2019208,620 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201726TH SEPTEMBER 2018207,963 MI
PASSED27TH JULY 201610TH AUGUST 2017206,178 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED21ST JULY 201510TH AUGUST 2016204,183 MI
PASSED17TH JULY 201410TH AUGUST 2015202,351 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Light
FAILED17TH JULY 2014202,347 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED15TH JULY 201310TH AUGUST 2014200,741 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH JULY 201210TH AUGUST 2013199,861 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED27TH JULY 201110TH AUGUST 2012198,994 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201010TH AUGUST 2011198,016 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 200910TH AUGUST 2010194,722 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2009194,722 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 200810TH AUGUST 2009188,280 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 200710TH AUGUST 2008180,545 MI
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2006172,758 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 200610TH AUGUST 2007172,758 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P2PPP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

P2PPP MOT Comments

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P2PPP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 213,717 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,370 miles

P2PPP FAQs

This Bmw 523 with registration P2PPP was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 213,717 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,370 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 523 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P2PPP has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 523 has had 18 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 523 is currently SORN .

Does P2PPP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 P2PPP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P2PPP Taxed?

No, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 P2PPP does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does P2PPP MOT expire?

The current MOT for P2PPP will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026. Read more

When did P2PPP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P2PPP was on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 09:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P2PPP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for P2PPP we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P2PPP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for P2PPP we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P2PPP?

P2PPP is registered as a 1996 Bmw 523. Read more

How many miles has P2PPP done?

The odometer reading for P2PPP at the last MOT in September 2025 was 213,717 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,370 miles per year. Read more

How old is P2PPP?

The vehicle P2PPP was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 12th August 1996. Read more

What colour is P2PPP?

The official colour of P2PPP is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does P2PPP have?

P2PPP has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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