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P71 OWR

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 OWR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,228 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 123,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,974 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,973 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,786 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,588 miles

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

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

parking brake lever slightly high

Fail 26 Jul 2012 109,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 97,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,744 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,881 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 86,820 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,202 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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P71 OWR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P71 OWR, 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 P71 OWR?

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What year was P71 OWR registered?

P71 OWR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P71 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 OWR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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