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N263 PYJ

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 130,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 119,839 miles

Both front headlamp images are getting dull

Full engine under tray covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Stone chips to front screen

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 119,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front headlamp images are getting dull

Full engine under tray covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Stone chips to front screen

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,437 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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N263 PYJ 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 83.3%.

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 N263 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N263 PYJ?

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What year was N263 PYJ registered?

N263 PYJ is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N263 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 PYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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