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N227 XGM

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,579 mi
Last recorded168,579 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 XGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 168,579 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 2 Feb 2012 166,516 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 8 Feb 2011 164,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 159,867 miles

slight movement in offside front steering idler

Fail 8 Feb 2010 159,866 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight movement in offside front steering idler

Pass 12 Feb 2009 155,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 155,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Outer Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 150,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007
Pass 23 Feb 2006 137,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 137,037 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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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N227 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N227 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 N227 XGM registered?

N227 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N227 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 XGM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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