1996 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · P545 BJH
1996 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 51,561 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P545 BJH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/05/2024
- 51,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P545 BJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 BMW 528 (P545 BJH) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes/pin boots (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes/pin boots (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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