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P205 ECE

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,529 mi
Last recorded126,529 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 ECE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2010 126,529 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 126,504 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Mar 2009 117,959 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 111,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Outer Sidelight not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 111,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Outer Sidelight not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,453 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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P205 ECE is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P205 ECE, 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.

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P205 ECE is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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