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P225 HCC

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,803 mi
Last recorded72,803 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 HCC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,803 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,786 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,873 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,854 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,285 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,698 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 55,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre brake light inop.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,812 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,759 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,370 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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P225 HCC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P225 HCC, 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 P225 HCC registered?

P225 HCC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P225 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 HCC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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