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P49 FEJ

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 FEJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2010 170,135 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 170,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 12 May 2009
Pass 25 Apr 2008 153,334 miles

nearside parking brake readings less than half than offside

Fail 15 Apr 2008 152,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 150,347 miles

chips in windscreen

wear at front nearside tyre edge

Pass 15 May 2006 144,872 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges.

Small stone chip in ZONE 'A' of windscreen. (less than 10mm diameter).

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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P49 FEJ is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P49 FEJ, 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 P49 FEJ registered?

P49 FEJ is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P49 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 FEJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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