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A9 BVP

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,599 mi
Last recorded159,599 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BVP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 159,599 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 159,574 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 149,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 143,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 134,428 miles

slight damage to front windscreen out side of zone A within sweep area of wiper blade but less than 40mm diameter

slight wear to near side rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 122,308 miles

front and brak e pad material approximatly2/3rds worn

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

slight stone damage to front windscreen with in zone a (less than 10mm dia)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 102,356 miles

slight play N/S/ steering rack

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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A9 BVP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A9 BVP, 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 A9 BVP registered?

A9 BVP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A9 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 BVP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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