CarVerify

Free Car Check

P136 DPG

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
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

RegistrationP136 DPG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 96,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,847 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/f suspention noise when turning wheel?

Fail 23 Apr 2010 93,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/f suspention noise when turning wheel?

oil "5" & leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,980 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 81,980 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 73,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,042 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

P136 DPG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc 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 P136 DPG, 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 P136 DPG?

You can check the full history of P136 DPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P136 DPG registered?

P136 DPG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P136 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 DPG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P136 DPG 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 P136 DPG. 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.