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P126 HRM

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 HRM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,452 miles

Both front tyres 2mm

Both rear tyres 3mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,955 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 81,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,797 miles

nearside front jacking rubber missing

Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,171 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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P126 HRM is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P126 HRM, 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 P126 HRM registered?

P126 HRM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P126 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 HRM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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