CarVerify

Free Car Check

P5 WAC

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,854 mi
Last recorded164,854 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 WAC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 164,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded/ covered in wax oil

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,987 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 163,983 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near jacking point corrdoded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe under cover leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P5 WAC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P5 WAC, 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

How do I check the history of P5 WAC?

You can check the full history of P5 WAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P5 WAC registered?

P5 WAC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P5 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 WAC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P5 WAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P5 WAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.