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P430 WOS

1996 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,167 mi
Last recorded162,167 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 WOS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 162,167 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 162,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both number plates dirty at edges

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 153,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 153,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 144,766 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 144,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 132,396 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 132,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 120,298 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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P430 WOS is a 1996 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P430 WOS, 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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What year was P430 WOS registered?

P430 WOS is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P430 WOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 WOS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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