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P12 CAP

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,055 mi
Last recorded124,055 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 CAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 124,055 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

P.A.S system noisy.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water pump leaking.

Pass 6 May 2009 122,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 117,768 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 117,723 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 110,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 102,929 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 102,929 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

both rear tyres 2mm and below limit on inner edge and heavily perrished < advise replacement >

front discs corroded and worn

movement in steering system

off side door mirror damaged

rear brake hoses perrished

under trays fitted

wind screen chipped

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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P12 CAP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P12 CAP, 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 P12 CAP registered?

P12 CAP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P12 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 CAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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