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P577 TUD

1996 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,844 mi
Last recorded178,844 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 TUD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 178,844 miles

Nearside Front steering arm ball joint slight play

Pass 20 May 2025 176,741 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 173,732 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023
Pass 30 May 2022 167,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 164,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2021 164,789 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2020 162,867 miles

both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers becoming deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play felt at n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 May 2019 159,253 miles

Nearside Front minor play in track rod ball joint

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

dampness around abs pump

slight deterioration to headlamps

various oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2019 159,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front minor play in track rod ball joint

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

dampness around abs pump

slight deterioration to headlamps

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2018 156,247 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre becoming worn & perished

o/s headlamp becoming deteriorated

slight play felt in nearside front steering arm

Fail 29 May 2018 156,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre becoming worn & perished

slight play felt in nearside front steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2017 152,560 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

various slight oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2017 152,556 miles

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)

slight play in n/s steering arm

various slight oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2016 148,387 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - stepped tread

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/r coil spring rubbing on plastic inner arch trim

various slight oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2015 144,257 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 144,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2011
Pass 24 May 2010 121,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 119,306 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 118,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,123 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has play at both front steering knuckles

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 TUD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUD, 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 P577 TUD registered?

P577 TUD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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