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P137 JYD

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,848 mi
Last recorded105,848 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 JYD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 101,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 94,873 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,163 miles

stone chip o/s/f screen just in limit

Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,163 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stone chip o/s/f in a zone just in limit

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,691 miles

advisory notice the same as 144931347239 on 29/08/2007

Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,691 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s/r top arm inner joint slighty worn

outer sills have plastic covers over them

stone chips front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,838 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire off

Pass 6 Sep 2005 63,539 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 63,539 miles

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

rear tyres approaching wear bars, front discs and pads worn,

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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P137 JYD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P137 JYD, 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 P137 JYD registered?

P137 JYD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P137 JYD safe to buy?

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