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P248 CTV

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,355 mi
Last recorded131,355 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 CTV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 131,355 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak engine and steering ()

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush all four upper arms on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 131,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower rear outer rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak engine and steering ()

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush all four upper arms on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,289 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both outer rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,600 miles

N/S/F WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE WORN

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,177 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 30 Mar 2012 108,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,077 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,239 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 99,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 97,191 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 97,191 miles

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

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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P248 CTV 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 75%.

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 P248 CTV, 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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P248 CTV is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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