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N213 XGM

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,392 mi
Last recorded158,392 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 XGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2011 158,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag light on

brake warning light on

front brake discs wearing

offside rear brake pipes near fuel tank corroding difficult to assess due to access

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2010 144,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

air bag light on

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 134,324 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside parking brake low for vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2008 127,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 120,847 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 113,812 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washers poor

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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N213 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N213 XGM, 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 N213 XGM registered?

N213 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N213 XGM safe to buy?

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