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P194 DBW

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,587 mi
Last recorded162,587 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 DBW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 162,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 157,193 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 156,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 152,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 147,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 144,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 139,172 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 139,161 miles

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

engine under tray broken

exhaust cat covers rattling

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Pass 15 Sep 2009 132,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 125,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 117,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 108,299 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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P194 DBW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P194 DBW, 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 P194 DBW?

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What year was P194 DBW registered?

P194 DBW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P194 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 DBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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