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P140 DEC

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,963 mi
Last recorded126,963 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 DEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 126,963 miles

Hand brake lever high.

Near side front tyre tread wearing uneven tread cracking and outer wall damaged.

Near side rear tyre tread getting low.

Off side rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 121,770 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 121,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P140 DEC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green 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 P140 DEC, 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 P140 DEC registered?

P140 DEC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P140 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 DEC 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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