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P363 LRD

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,202 mi
Last recorded138,202 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 LRD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 138,202 miles

All mot advises still evident from previous mot test number 333911547224 29/08/2007

PLease Note! Emissions test close to max mot limits

Fail 29 Aug 2007 138,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Air bag warning light on

Nearside and offside front suspension dust gaiters and bump stops loose

Nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses cracking

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall showing small cuts

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall showing small cuts

Oil leak evident from rear diff area

Slight free play in nearside front top suspension mount bush

Undertrays fitted unable to view certain items

Various small stone chips to front screen

Pass 14 Sep 2006 131,038 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2005 122,822 miles

small cuts in both front tyres

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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P363 LRD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P363 LRD, 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 P363 LRD registered?

P363 LRD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P363 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 LRD shows 4 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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