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P313 RUW

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,931 mi
Last recorded122,931 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 RUW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 122,931 miles

Check brake lights warning light comes on but all lights working fine

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 15 May 2012 122,931 miles

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

Check brake lights warning light comes on but all lights working fine

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 31 May 2011 119,631 miles

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

all jacking bump stop missing

brake pad warning light on dash- pads look ok

hazard warning switch cover slightly loose

nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in offside inner steering tie rod joint

slight play in offside rear suspension upper rear arm joint

Fail 31 May 2011 119,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all jacking bump stop missing

brake pad warning light on dash- pads look ok

hazard warning switch cover slightly loose

nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in offside inner steering tie rod joint

slight play in offside rear suspension upper rear arm joint

Pass 27 May 2010 114,885 miles

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

Nearside 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)

front tyres wearing more on inner and outter edges

Fail 21 May 2010 114,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

front tyres wearing more on inner and outter edges

Pass 22 May 2009 110,530 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 107,314 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 107,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,328 miles

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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P313 RUW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P313 RUW, 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 P313 RUW registered?

P313 RUW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P313 RUW safe to buy?

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