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P375 DPG

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,501 mi
Last recorded182,501 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 DPG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 182,501 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 167,708 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 167,702 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 142,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 142,478 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 131,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 105,955 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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P375 DPG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P375 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P375 DPG registered?

P375 DPG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P375 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P375 DPG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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