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P31 XRU

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,905 mi
Last recorded125,905 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 XRU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 125,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,442 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 112,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,885 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 102,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 99,242 miles

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

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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P31 XRU is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P31 XRU, 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 P31 XRU registered?

P31 XRU is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P31 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 XRU shows 8 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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