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586 VKO

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,916 mi
Last recorded133,916 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration586 VKO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 133,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 132,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AIR BAG light on.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 126,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 122,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 118,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 114,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 110,650 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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586 VKO is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 586 VKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 586 VKO registered?

586 VKO is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is 586 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 586 VKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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