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P604 SDL

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,177 mi
Last recorded156,177 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 SDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 156,177 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 156,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 147,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

oil leak at diff

rubber missing on clutch pedal

sligth play in steering and ball joints

tyres under inflated

undertray damaged / missing

wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2014 147,710 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

oil leak at diff

rubber missing on clutch pedal

sligth play in steering and ball joints

tyres under inflated

undertray damaged / missing

wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 143,817 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front wheel arch liner

Fail 7 Aug 2013 143,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

damage to offside front wheel arch liner

Pass 1 Aug 2012 137,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 136,011 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 135,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 129,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 110,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,168 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 73,168 miles

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

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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P604 SDL is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P604 SDL, 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 P604 SDL registered?

P604 SDL is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P604 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 SDL shows 15 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.

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