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P251 KKP

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,261 mi
Last recorded141,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 KKP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 141,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 139,483 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 137,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 133,496 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,332 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear upper control arm ball joint covers deteriorated

front suspension rear most control arms ball joint covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2018 125,728 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,080 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 120,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,416 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 99,934 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 93,041 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 71,811 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 71,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 64,821 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2005 57,230 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 57,223 miles

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

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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P251 KKP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P251 KKP, 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 P251 KKP registered?

P251 KKP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P251 KKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 KKP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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