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P314 AAA

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 AAA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,336 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

headlights condensated

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,092 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

offside rear and nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,090 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 76,005 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake low

Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,327 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,581 miles

rear suspension lower arm,lower pin dust covers split nearside and offside

Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,558 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension lower arm,lower pin dust covers split nearside and offside

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,664 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,664 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,063 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 62,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,164 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 59,164 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 49,330 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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P314 AAA is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P314 AAA, 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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P314 AAA is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P314 AAA safe to buy?

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