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P354 TBT

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,031 mi
Last recorded142,031 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 TBT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 142,031 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 142,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 136,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 130,760 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 123,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 115,225 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 115,110 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 104,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 104,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 99,970 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 TBT is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TBT, 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

How do I check the history of P354 TBT?

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What year was P354 TBT registered?

P354 TBT is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P354 TBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 TBT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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