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N287 XGM

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,814 mi
Last recorded112,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 XGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,814 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 112,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 102,784 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 102,784 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 93,336 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 93,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

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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N287 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N287 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 N287 XGM registered?

N287 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N287 XGM safe to buy?

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