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P528 FKR

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,909 mi
Last recorded200,909 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 FKR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 200,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension coil springs badly corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 194,018 miles

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2010 182,543 miles

nearside front headlamp condensated , light output just acceptable.

slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 171,421 miles

Both front antiroll bar linkrod top balljoint dustcovers split

Fail 1 Sep 2009 171,421 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front antiroll bar linkrod top balljoint dustcovers split

Fail 4 Sep 2008 159,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint cover perrished and split.

slioght free play in offside section of steering rack.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 159,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint cover perrished and split.

slioght free play in offside section of steering rack.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 150,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 150,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 145,538 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 133,713 miles

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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P528 FKR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P528 FKR, 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 P528 FKR registered?

P528 FKR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P528 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 FKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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