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K2 WBO

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,593 mi
Last recorded189,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 WBO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 189,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering wheel in poor condtion

Fail 22 May 2014 189,591 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 180,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 180,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 159,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 145,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 139,266 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 138,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 114,198 miles

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

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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K2 WBO is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K2 WBO, 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 K2 WBO registered?

K2 WBO is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is K2 WBO safe to buy?

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