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JLZ 6814

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,863 mi
Last recorded255,863 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 6814
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 255,863 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to front brake pipes

underbody corrosion

corrosion to front brake discs

front suspension bushes poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

n/s door mirror glass poor condition

power steering noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2011 255,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to front brake discs

front suspension bushes poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

n/s door mirror glass poor condition

power steering noisey

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to front brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 245,497 miles

both front brake pipes just acceptable

both rear tyres on legal limit

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

front suspension bushes poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel lines poor condition

play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

Fail 19 Apr 2010 245,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes just acceptable

both rear tyres on legal limit

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

front suspension bushes poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel lines poor condition

play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

Pass 18 Apr 2009 235,890 miles

front brake pipes just acceptable

fuel lines poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2008 222,719 miles

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES.EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 204,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 204,004 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs poor condition.handbrake travel just acceptable.fuel lines corroded.surface rust to remaining brake pipes.slight wear steering shaft u/j.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 183,347 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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JLZ 6814 is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JLZ 6814, 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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JLZ 6814 is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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