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P535 LRD

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,677 mi
Last recorded129,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 LRD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,677 miles

both front brake flexis starting to perish

check rear inner pads next service

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/r outer sill holed & corroded advise repair

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

slight movement in n/s/f lower arm front bush

unable to check o/s outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 129,676 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s outer sill corroding

both front brake flexis starting to perish

check rear inner brake pads next service

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/r outer sill holed & corroded advise repair required

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

slight movement in n/s/f front lower arm front bush

unable to check o/s outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Fail 15 Jul 2016 129,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake flexis starting to perish

check rear inner brake pads next service

long handbrake lever travel

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s/r outer sill holed & corroded advise repair required

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

slight movement in n/s/f front lower arm front bush

unable to check o/s outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2015 123,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

excive play to inner steering arms

n/s/r outer sill startiong to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 116,549 miles

excive play to inner tie arms

n/s/r outer sill corroded, outside prescribed area

suspect power steering leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2014 116,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

excive play to inner tie arms

n/s/r outer sill corroded, outside prescribed area

suspect power steering leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,731 miles

n/s/r axle noisy

n/s/r fuel pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s handbrake performance slightly down

slight play to steerring system

Fail 28 Jun 2013 109,639 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r axle noisy

n/s/r fuel pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s handbrake performance slightly down

slight play to steerring system

Pass 18 Jun 2012 104,893 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 95,573 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer sill shows signs of repair

o/s parking brake recorded much lower effort than n/s

Fail 17 Jun 2009 95,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear floor pan starting to corrode

steering column rubbing on heat sheild

Pass 26 Jun 2008 91,908 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,952 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 86,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,810 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

rear tyres 3mm

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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P535 LRD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P535 LRD, 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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P535 LRD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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