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P681 AKG

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,638 mi
Last recorded200,638 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 AKG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 200,638 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 196,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 195,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 195,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 195,698 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 195,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 195,007 miles

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

n/s/r slight play in bearing

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 195,007 miles

n/s/r slight play in bearing

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 11 Aug 2008 194,297 miles

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

unable to see front or rear pads

Pass 31 Jul 2007 186,533 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 173,281 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 173,174 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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P681 AKG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P681 AKG, 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

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What year was P681 AKG registered?

P681 AKG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P681 AKG safe to buy?

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