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P625 SHK

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,837 mi
Last recorded117,837 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 SHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 117,837 miles

N/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 117,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 105,581 miles

Both front antiroll linkage ball joint gaitors split

Offside front steering rack play

Fail 8 Jun 2009 105,580 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front antiroll linkage ball joint gaitors split

Centre brake light not working

Offside front steering rack play

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,893 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 86,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front anti-roll link bar ball joint gaitors split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside rear door weather strip sill insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,071 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 66,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2005

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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P625 SHK 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 P625 SHK, 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 P625 SHK registered?

P625 SHK is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P625 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P625 SHK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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