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J200 SXH

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,569 mi
Last recorded158,569 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 SXH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 158,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 146,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 132,682 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 132,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 110,060 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 110,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

n/s/f pad warning wire not connected

Pass 29 Jun 2006 101,031 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 101,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J200 SXH is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J200 SXH, 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 J200 SXH registered?

J200 SXH is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J200 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 SXH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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