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N27 ARB

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,766 mi
Last recorded178,766 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 ARB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 178,766 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 138,766 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 138,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 130,444 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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N27 ARB is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N27 ARB, 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 N27 ARB registered?

N27 ARB is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N27 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N27 ARB shows 4 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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