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P261 DDC

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,057 mi
Last recorded132,057 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 DDC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,361 miles

offside rear seat belt missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 130,358 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear seat belt missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,302 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 120,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2012 117,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 115,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 113,602 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 113,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 102,085 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill

damage to o/s outer sill

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2008 98,894 miles

O/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,343 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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P261 DDC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P261 DDC, 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 P261 DDC registered?

P261 DDC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P261 DDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 DDC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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