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G8 LOV

1996 BMW 528

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,200 mi
Last recorded96,200 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LOV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2006 96,200 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 96,199 miles

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

play in the steering

rear tyres side walls splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2005 95,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 95,431 miles

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

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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G8 LOV is a 1996 BMW 528 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G8 LOV, 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

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What year was G8 LOV registered?

G8 LOV is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is G8 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 LOV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G8 LOV have outstanding finance?

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