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P26 FVR

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 FVR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,739 miles

slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exh heat shield slightly loose

h/lamp washers n/w

o/s/r tyre worn close to recommended limit

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,205 miles

h/lamp washers n/w

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exh heat shield slightly loose

o/s/r tyre worn close to recommended limit

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 95,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,758 miles

bonnet struts n/w

exh heat shield loose

front brake discs worn

o/s/f jacking pad missing

undertray fitted

windscreen washer v poor

Fail 30 Jun 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet struts n/w

exh heat shield loose

front brake discs worn

o/s/f jacking pad missing

undertray fitted

windscreen washer v poor

Pass 8 Jul 2010 88,255 miles

Mileage display defective (difficult to read)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,799 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower susp arms inner mounts slight play

both h/lamp aims on lower limit

o/s/f jacking pad missing

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,381 miles

Front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,102 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Slight travel in front shock absorbers

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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P26 FVR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P26 FVR, 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 P26 FVR registered?

P26 FVR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P26 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 FVR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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