MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air-bag light is on
water leak
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air-bag light is on
water leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
one washer jet isnt squirting any fluid .
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P898 AWW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 P898 AWW, 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 P898 AWW?
You can check the full history of P898 AWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P898 AWW registered?
P898 AWW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 August 1996.
Is P898 AWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P898 AWW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P898 AWW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P898 AWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.