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P464 DFR

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,511 mi
Last recorded159,511 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 DFR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 159,511 miles

park brake travel high

Pass 23 Dec 2008 158,411 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 158,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 154,394 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2007 154,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 145,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 136,544 miles

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

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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P464 DFR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P464 DFR, 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 P464 DFR registered?

P464 DFR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 4 August 1996.

Is P464 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P464 DFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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