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GIG 2148

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,717 mi
Last recorded93,717 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 2148
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2010 93,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,722 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 83,694 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 77,793 miles

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

both rear tyres ON limit

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 66,142 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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GIG 2148 is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GIG 2148, 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 GIG 2148 registered?

GIG 2148 is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 28 September 1996.

Is GIG 2148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 2148 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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