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N276 PUU

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 PUU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,104 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,306 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 114,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,204 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS AND PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,491 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,731 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,890 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 6 Dec 2011 106,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,656 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,450 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 90,450 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,894 miles

signs of repaired accident damage to offside front.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 81,139 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 81,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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N276 PUU is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N276 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N276 PUU?

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What year was N276 PUU registered?

N276 PUU is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N276 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N276 PUU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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