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P389 HNV

1996 BMW 528

Silver Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

51,501 mi
Last recorded51,501 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 HNV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,501 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 167,692 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Fail 9 May 2009 167,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 17 May 2008 158,541 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash

Fail 10 May 2008 158,396 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Oil leak

both headlamps broken inside

brake warning light on dash

Pass 11 May 2007 150,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in both sides front steering arms

Fail 29 Mar 2007 150,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine poor running (lack of power)

play in both sides front steering arms

Fail 22 Mar 2007 150,116 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

play in both sides front steering arms

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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P389 HNV is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P389 HNV, 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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P389 HNV is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P389 HNV safe to buy?

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