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P504 FRP

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,224 mi
Last recorded154,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 FRP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 139,205 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 139,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 133,770 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 133,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 132,612 miles

nearside front tyre is getting cracked on the sidewalls

Fail 9 Jan 2016 132,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre is getting cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2015 132,601 miles

nearside front tyre is cracked on the outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,259 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 131,374 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,361 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 129,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,665 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 110,648 miles

Oil leak

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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P504 FRP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P504 FRP, 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 P504 FRP registered?

P504 FRP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P504 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 FRP shows 15 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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