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J100 AYS

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,931 mi
Last recorded187,931 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 AYS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 187,931 miles

brake pipe to both rear hoses starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2009 187,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe to both rear hoses starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2008 187,859 miles

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 10 Mar 2008 187,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 20 Feb 2007 161,326 miles

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

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

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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J100 AYS is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J100 AYS, 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 J100 AYS registered?

J100 AYS is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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