CarVerify

Free Car Check

P12 LAH

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,542 mi
Last recorded76,542 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 LAH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,866 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 72,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,841 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,248 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,110 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,796 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,146 miles

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS N/S SLIGHTLY DAMAGED PRIOR TO PRESENTATION FOR TEST

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,512 miles

UNABLE TO TEST OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,872 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P12 LAH is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LAH, 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

How do I check the history of P12 LAH?

You can check the full history of P12 LAH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P12 LAH registered?

P12 LAH is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P12 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 LAH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P12 LAH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P12 LAH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.