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P107 AKG

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,307 mi
Last recorded82,307 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 AKG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,307 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust mount off

Fail 22 Jul 2010 82,307 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust mount off

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,361 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 73,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,891 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 62,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P107 AKG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P107 AKG, 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.

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What year was P107 AKG registered?

P107 AKG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P107 AKG safe to buy?

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