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P138 AFG

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,960 mi
Last recorded157,960 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 AFG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 157,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 152,325 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 152,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 148,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 138,648 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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P138 AFG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P138 AFG, 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 P138 AFG?

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What year was P138 AFG registered?

P138 AFG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P138 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 AFG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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