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P456 RNS

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 RNS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 104,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 101,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,274 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,331 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,377 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,580 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 45,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,159 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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P456 RNS is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P456 RNS, 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 P456 RNS registered?

P456 RNS is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P456 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 RNS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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