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P206 XHB

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,438 mi
Last recorded77,438 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 XHB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,438 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,602 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,110 miles

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,491 miles

Advise on maximum play in o/s/r top suspnsion mounting

Advise on unable to check centre seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2006 49,491 miles

Advise on maximum play in o/s/r top suspnsion mounting

Advise on unable to check centre seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 44,916 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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P206 XHB is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P206 XHB, 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 P206 XHB registered?

P206 XHB is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P206 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 XHB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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