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P773 PYV

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 PYV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 127,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear & offside front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

sill covers & undertrays fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

wear detected at offside rear top suspension bush not considered to be excessive

Fail 25 Nov 2011 127,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear & offside front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

offside rear flexible brake hose heavily perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement but close to fail criteria

sill covers & undertrays fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

wear detected at offside rear top suspension bush not considered to be excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2010 122,856 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

play starting in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Nov 2009 117,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack gaitors heavily perished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 117,645 miles

steering rack gaitors heavily perished

Pass 26 Nov 2008 112,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2007 107,710 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 107,518 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 97,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leaking

Fail 2 May 2006 97,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leaking

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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P773 PYV is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black 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 P773 PYV, 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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P773 PYV is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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