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N294 BRW

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,003 mi
Last recorded149,003 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 BRW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2015 149,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 146,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 134,556 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 132,015 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 125,666 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 113,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N294 BRW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N294 BRW, 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 N294 BRW?

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What year was N294 BRW registered?

N294 BRW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N294 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 BRW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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