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P354 DPG

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,173 mi
Last recorded68,173 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 DPG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 68,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Steering gator deteriorating

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,110 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noinsy

Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noinsy

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,669 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 42,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,486 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 30,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,127 miles

outer sills covered,both front tyres wearing on edges & nearing legal limits,

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,497 miles

all tyres perished

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,556 miles

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,677 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside front bumper light damage

outer sills covered

Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,895 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 15,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/f bumper scuffed

slight condensation on both headlamp covers

slight twist on o/s/r flexi brake hose

Pass 28 Nov 2005 15,477 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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P354 DPG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P354 DPG, 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 P354 DPG registered?

P354 DPG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 14 December 1996.

Is P354 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 DPG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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