1996 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · 39 C
1996 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 07/06/1996. Recorded mileage 44,453 miles. MOT valid until 22/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
39 C Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 44,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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39 C Mileage History
- 20/05/202437,265 mi
- 23/05/202437,274 mi+9 mi
- 20/05/202541,434 mi+4,160 mi
- 19/05/202644,453 mi+3,019 mi
- 19/05/202644,453 mi
Average of roughly 3,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
39 C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 528 (39 C) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH BOTH rear very low effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.