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P339 UGW

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,475 mi
Last recorded105,475 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 UGW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,475 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working.

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake Pipes (Over Rear Subframe) Slightly Corroded.

Slight Gearbox Oil Seepage From Propshaft Seal.

Slight Play In Nearside Front Rack End.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,999 miles

CENTRE PROPELLOR SHAFT RUBBER CRACKING

REAR TYRES, RUBBER DETERIATING & LOW TREADS ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

Fail 29 Oct 2013 97,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

CENTRE PROPELLOR SHAFT RUBBER CRACKING

REAR TYRES, RUBBER DETERIATING & LOW TREADS ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,737 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 79,237 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,237 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,010 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,005 miles

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

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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P339 UGW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P339 UGW, 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 P339 UGW registered?

P339 UGW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P339 UGW safe to buy?

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