1996 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · L50 RAP
1996 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 100,434 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L50 RAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 100,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L50 RAP 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 (L50 RAP) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
L50 RAP Mileage History
- 13/06/202399,760 mi
- 18/06/202499,877 mi+117 mi
- 26/06/202499,877 mi
- 09/06/2025100,295 mi+418 mi
- 04/07/2026100,434 mi+139 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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