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P603 KSX

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,391 mi
Last recorded126,391 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 KSX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 126,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 121,937 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 123,909 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,647 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 121,627 miles

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

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 120,437 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 120,260 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

dipped/full beam indicator is not working on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2006 119,391 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 119,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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P603 KSX is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P603 KSX, 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 P603 KSX registered?

P603 KSX is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P603 KSX safe to buy?

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