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P592 JSG

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,797 mi
Last recorded190,797 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 JSG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 190,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s handbrake slightly low - advise attention

o/s + n/s front tyres - edges wearing thin

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs but not affecting performance

Fail 25 Oct 2010 190,796 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s + n/s front tyres - edges wearing thin

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs but not affecting performance

Pass 23 Oct 2009 184,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs - not affecting balnace

Fail 23 Oct 2009 184,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs - not affecting balnace

Pass 25 Oct 2008 175,759 miles

nearside rear tyre, inner edge wearing smooth

nearside tyre, inner edge wearing smooth

offside rear tyre, inner edge wearing smooth

Fail 24 Oct 2008 175,746 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre, inner edge wearing smooth

nearside tyre, inner edge wearing smooth

offside rear tyre, inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 26 Oct 2007 170,254 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 170,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 164,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 159,494 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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P592 JSG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P592 JSG, 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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P592 JSG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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