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P160 PLW

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 PLW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2011 102,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All brake discs are rusty

Front shockabsorbers fitted at different hights in hubs

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r is corroded

N/s windscreen washer is not working and is leaking

Play n/s/f antiroll bar linkage

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,227 miles

Front brake dics are worn low.

Pass 5 May 2009 95,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2009 95,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 93,231 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 93,231 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,539 miles

rear brake pipes are pitted, †

Fail 22 Aug 2006 83,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes are rusty. †

Pass 25 Oct 2005 82,660 miles

Sills are covered †Front brake discs are worn †

Fail 21 Oct 2005 82,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted †suspect front pads low and discs worn †n/s/r tyre low on pressure †Sills are covered †

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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P160 PLW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P160 PLW, 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 P160 PLW registered?

P160 PLW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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