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P626 TUD

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,360 mi
Last recorded136,360 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 TUD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 136,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 136,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level low

Fail 19 Aug 2009 166,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light illuminated

front and rear number plates damaged and water marked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 160,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f shock absorber has slight weep

Fail 11 Aug 2008 160,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f shock absorber has slight weep

Pass 7 Aug 2007 152,255 miles

Advise adjustment of windscreen washers.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front anti roll bar link-top grease boot split.

Nearside handbrake recording lower effort than offside.Advise investigation.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear no.plate laminates parting.

Slight oil leak at power steering resevoir/hoses area.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 141,356 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Inner front brake pads worn to approx,6 to 8mm.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded,chassis side of flexi hoses.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 141,356 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Inner front brake pads worn to approx, 6 to 8mm.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded,chassis side of flexi hoses.

Windscreen washers partially blocked.

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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P626 TUD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P626 TUD, 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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P626 TUD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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