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14 EX

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,802 mi
Last recorded181,802 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 EX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 181,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 181,113 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 181,010 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 178,146 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 169,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 167,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 167,568 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 167,568 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 164,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 164,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 161,294 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 161,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 159,327 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 159,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2014 153,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 122,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 119,037 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 119,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 114,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 110,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 107,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 102,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 98,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,360 miles

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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14 EX is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 14 EX, 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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What year was 14 EX registered?

14 EX is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is 14 EX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 EX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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