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N261 PUU

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,662 mi
Last recorded174,662 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 PUU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2011 174,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on. Will become a failure as of jan 2012

nearside and offside front anti roll bar balljoint dust covers split and will be a failure as of jan 2012

Pass 6 Nov 2010 165,678 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2009 155,666 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 155,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside parking brake weak in comparisson to offside but still works sufficiently. May require adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2008 153,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 148,453 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer side light dim

Pass 16 Oct 2006 142,652 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 142,652 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 135,546 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 135,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

off side front inner wheel rim damaged

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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N261 PUU is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N261 PUU, 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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N261 PUU is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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