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A16 SDB

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,692 mi
Last recorded134,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SDB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 134,692 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 134,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light on

Fail 25 Jun 2008 123,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 123,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 112,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 91,006 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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A16 SDB is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A16 SDB, 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 A16 SDB?

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What year was A16 SDB registered?

A16 SDB is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is A16 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SDB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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