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P633 TVL

1996 BMW 528

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,998 mi
Last recorded203,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 TVL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 203,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 191,171 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 191,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 175,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 160,821 miles

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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P633 TVL is a 1996 BMW 528 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P633 TVL, 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 P633 TVL?

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What year was P633 TVL registered?

P633 TVL is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P633 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P633 TVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P633 TVL have outstanding finance?

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