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P25 DRR

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,440 mi
Last recorded141,440 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 DRR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 141,440 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 141,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre extreme uneven wear

Pass 16 May 2014 140,304 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 140,294 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 139,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,618 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Minor body damage.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear door does not open from outside.

Oil leak

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 131,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Airbag warning lamp on.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Minor body damage.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear door does not open from outside.

Oil leak

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 131,024 miles

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Minor body damage.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside vehicle.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 131,024 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Minor body damage.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside vehicle.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 128,937 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 124,078 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 124,078 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2007 118,178 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 118,178 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2006 113,799 miles

o/s & n/s wiper blade not clearing efficiently

Fail 13 Jul 2006 113,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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P25 DRR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P25 DRR, 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 P25 DRR registered?

P25 DRR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P25 DRR safe to buy?

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