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P590 NWP

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,575 mi
Last recorded118,575 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 NWP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,575 miles

air bag light on

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 4 Aug 2010 118,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 110,975 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,042 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,626 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 18 Jul 2006 76,626 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

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P590 NWP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P590 NWP, 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 P590 NWP registered?

P590 NWP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P590 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 NWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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