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P302 MLC

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,788 mi
Last recorded124,788 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 MLC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 124,788 miles

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

both n/s doors damaged

o/s rear coil spring has extreme end missing

rear tyres starting to perish

wipers park in up position but do not limet drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Sep 2012 124,784 miles

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

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

both n/s doors damaged

o/s rear coil spring has extreme end missing

rear tyres starting to perish

wipers park in up position but do not limet drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Sep 2012 124,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 113,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 107,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,235 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 103,235 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 88,260 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 85,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake poor

Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

hand brake poor

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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P302 MLC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P302 MLC, 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 P302 MLC registered?

P302 MLC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P302 MLC safe to buy?

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