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P125 SVX

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,894 mi
Last recorded182,894 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 SVX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 182,894 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 182,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 177,113 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2009

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 160,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 152,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 146,089 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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P125 SVX is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc 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 P125 SVX, 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 P125 SVX registered?

P125 SVX is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P125 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 SVX 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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