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P525 AFE

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,463 mi
Last recorded129,463 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 AFE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,168 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Underside damp but no fluid leak found.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 127,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Underside damp but no fluid leak found.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 125,872 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 125,846 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,257 miles

front exhaust heat sheilds insecure on pipes

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 29 Aug 2012 124,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted to off side rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

front exhaust heat sheilds insecure on pipes

nail in near side rear tyre

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side front tyre BADLY worn on edges and cut but not showing cords

off side rear tyre BADLY worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2010 121,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,109 miles

N S F tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 118,109 miles

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

N S F tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 114,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 110,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 108,215 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fluid or oil leaking onto the lower engine cover

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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P525 AFE is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P525 AFE, 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 P525 AFE registered?

P525 AFE is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P525 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 AFE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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