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P380 YEU

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,947 mi
Last recorded194,947 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 YEU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 194,947 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 194,947 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 18 Apr 2012 184,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 173,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 163,423 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 163,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 159,082 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 159,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 153,475 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 144,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 134,438 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

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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P380 YEU is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P380 YEU, 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 P380 YEU registered?

P380 YEU is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 16 November 1996.

Is P380 YEU safe to buy?

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