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P554 JJU

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,945 mi
Last recorded136,945 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 JJU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 136,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 128,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 128,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,329 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,647 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,122 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,957 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,458 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 85,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,330 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 84,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 83,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,408 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 82,408 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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P554 JJU is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P554 JJU, 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 P554 JJU registered?

P554 JJU is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P554 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P554 JJU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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