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P114 LBP

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,625 mi
Last recorded178,625 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 LBP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 178,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 178,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 171,312 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 171,309 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 165,007 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 165,007 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 158,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 155,211 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 155,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 136,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 136,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 123,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 117,467 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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P114 LBP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P114 LBP, 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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P114 LBP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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