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P133 RNB

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,973 mi
Last recorded172,973 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 RNB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 172,973 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 172,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 171,266 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 165,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 161,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 147,847 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 147,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 135,597 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 135,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 127,105 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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P133 RNB is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green 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 P133 RNB, 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 P133 RNB registered?

P133 RNB is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P133 RNB safe to buy?

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