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P577 BJB

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,322 mi
Last recorded124,322 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 BJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 124,322 miles

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)

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 114,469 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,754 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,279 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 100,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 86,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,016 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 72,188 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,188 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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P577 BJB is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P577 BJB, 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 P577 BJB registered?

P577 BJB is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P577 BJB safe to buy?

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