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P56 TNJ

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,722 mi
Last recorded152,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 152,722 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 152,722 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 145,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 137,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 131,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/r hand brake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,307 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 126,306 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 116,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 110,844 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 110,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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P56 TNJ is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P56 TNJ, 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 P56 TNJ registered?

P56 TNJ is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P56 TNJ safe to buy?

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