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P136 TKX

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,488 mi
Last recorded129,488 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 TKX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 129,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack. †Engine under guard fitted. †Digital dash display fault.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play in steering rack. †Engine under guard fitted. †Digital dash display fault.

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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P136 TKX is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TKX, 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 P136 TKX registered?

P136 TKX is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P136 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 TKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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