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P117 LBP

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 LBP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 139,286 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 139,286 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,798 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

all brake flexible hoses slightly perished

both front brake backplates loose around 1 fixing (corroded around bolt head)

engine oilstained and damp

engine top cover fitted

engine undertray fitted, damp with oil (strong advise)

front numberplate cracked around screw holes

fuel tank straps corroding

gearbox oilstained

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front wheel rim dented and slightly out of shape

offside front anti roll bar link arm upper balljoint boot split

offside headlamp condensated

partial vehicle bodytrays fitted

play in both rear suspension lower arm, rear hub bushes (nearside slightly worse, strong advise both)

play in nearside front anti roll bar upper balljoint, boot split

play in offside track rod inner joint

poor beam image from both headlamps

power steering reservoir and pipework oilstained and slightly damp

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear suspension lower arm inner bushes, front bushes starting to unbond

slight corrosion on front coilosprings, rear coilsprings corroded

slight corrosion on underside vehicle fuel pipes

slight creak from front brake/hub assemblies when firm brake pressure applied

slight damage on nearside outer sill

slight play in viscous hub bearing

slight whine evident from engine

underside brake pipes corroded, worst at rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2011 132,063 miles

air conditioning compressor oil stained

battery went flat during test

engine oil stained

front to rear brake and fuel lines corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front headlamp condensated

play in steering rack

power steering reservoir and pipework oil stained

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

underside corrosion evident throughout

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,998 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

engine and gearbox oil stained

engine undertrays fitted

radiator header tank empty

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2009 122,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag lamp illuminated

engine and gearbox oil stained

engine undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

radiator header tank empty

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,252 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

engine undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn and pads low

slight oil stains around power steering reservoir

slight oil stains engine and gearbox

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in rack

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,860 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise..air bag light on(offside front seat)

advise..slight play in offside/nearside front suspention/steering.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,860 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise.. slight play in offside/nearside front suspention/steering.

advise..air bag light on(offside front seat,disconected)

advise..undertrays fitted,front too rear.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,164 miles

play in n/s and o/s rear radius arm inner ball joints. †

slight plat in o/s of 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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P117 LBP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P117 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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P117 LBP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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