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P432 XTT

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 XTT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both track control (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 134,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both track control (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,184 miles

o/s wiper split

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Nov 2017 125,184 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper split

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,999 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre nailed

oil leak

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Oct 2016 118,998 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre nailed

oil leak

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,915 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,686 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,531 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Jul 2012 107,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,859 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 98,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,710 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,248 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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P432 XTT is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P432 XTT, 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 P432 XTT registered?

P432 XTT is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P432 XTT safe to buy?

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