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P496 TAD

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,879 mi
Last recorded145,879 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 TAD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 145,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 136,606 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low in the centre section

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jan 2010 136,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres are wearing low in the centre section

Offside dip beam pattern just visable

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2009 126,934 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 106,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 91,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 21,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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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P496 TAD 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 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 P496 TAD, 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

How do I check the history of P496 TAD?

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What year was P496 TAD registered?

P496 TAD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P496 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 TAD 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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