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P21 AFG

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 AFG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,512 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

headlamp patterns just visible

n/s/f hub cap missing

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,848 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,871 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 96,871 miles

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

both headlamp outer lenses tarnished

Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,434 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

park brake lever close to stop

Fail 2 Oct 2008 92,434 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

park brake lever close to stop

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

air bag lamp on

Pass 23 Sep 2006 85,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 80,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P21 AFG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P21 AFG, 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 P21 AFG registered?

P21 AFG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P21 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 AFG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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