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P23 SVF

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 SVF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,618 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 86,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 May 2013 85,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 83,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 9 May 2012 83,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 3 May 2011 81,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 81,791 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 75,159 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 75,159 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 62,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,401 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,401 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,880 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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P23 SVF 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P23 SVF, 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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What year was P23 SVF registered?

P23 SVF is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P23 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 SVF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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