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N217 FBY

1995 BMW 528

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 FBY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,745 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 114,745 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,518 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,597 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,623 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,495 miles

Front brake hoses perrished

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Slight play in off side front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,495 miles

Front brake hoses perrished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Slight play in off side front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 25 Jul 2013 96,921 miles

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in off side front suspension bottom ball joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,921 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in off side front suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,189 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in front suspension off side bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Jul 2012 95,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in front suspension off side bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,030 miles

Segments out on high level brake lamp out

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Fail 11 Jul 2011 93,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Segments out on high level brake lamp out

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,215 miles

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

Off side front brake hose perished

Segments out on high level brake lamp

tailgate strutts week

Fail 14 Jul 2010 91,215 miles

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

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

Off side front brake hose perished

Segments out on high level brake lamp

tailgate strutts week

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,238 miles

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,834 miles

Front brake pads worn low and discs worn

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,767 miles

Both front suspension bottom ball joints worn

Play in stearing rack off side

Fail 25 Jul 2006 79,767 miles

Both front suspension bottom ball joints worn

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in stearing rack off side

Pass 2 Aug 2005 77,115 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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N217 FBY is a 1995 BMW 528 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N217 FBY, 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 31 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N217 FBY registered?

N217 FBY is a 1995 BMW 528, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N217 FBY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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