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P291 DDA

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,214 mi
Last recorded137,214 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 DDA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,214 miles

Fuel tank straps are starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes are starting to corrode near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 137,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank straps are starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes are starting to corrode near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 136,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,862 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 131,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 128,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 127,285 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 124,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 118,552 miles

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

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)

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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P291 DDA is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P291 DDA, 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 P291 DDA registered?

P291 DDA is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P291 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 DDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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