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P441 CLJ

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 99,730 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 169,645 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 162,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 158,283 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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P441 CLJ is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P441 CLJ, 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 P441 CLJ registered?

P441 CLJ is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P441 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P441 CLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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