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H8 GWE

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GWE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 141,725 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 141,711 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,674 miles

both front brake disc worn

both rear brake disc worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 23 Nov 2009 136,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc worn

both rear brake disc worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 26 Nov 2008 130,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

free play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

free play in nearside rear lower hub bush

free play in offside rear top link arm

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 26 Nov 2007 122,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 111,574 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 111,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre near limit

Pass 4 Nov 2005 96,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 96,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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H8 GWE is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H8 GWE, 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 H8 GWE registered?

H8 GWE is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H8 GWE safe to buy?

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