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N2 CGG

1996 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 CGG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner set (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

nearside parking brake becoming lazy

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

offside front road spring corroding

offside rear lower hub bush dust covers deteriorating

slight perishing offside front tyre walls

Fail 23 Sep 2016 137,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner set (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

nearside parking brake becoming lazy

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

offside front road spring corroding

offside rear lower hub bush dust covers deteriorating

slight perishing offside front tyre walls

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,866 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

possible brake pad warning wire fault.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,866 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine oil level was below minimum.

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

possible brake pad warning wire fault.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,008 miles

front torque/reaction arm bushes becoming soft/weak.

slight movement nearside rear antiroll bar link.

slight movement offside inner steering arm joint.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front torque/reaction arm bushes becoming soft/weak.

rocker cover breather pipe split.

slight movement nearside rear antiroll bar link.

slight movement offside inner steering arm joint.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,523 miles

movement both front torque/reaction arm inner bushes.

movement offside steering arm inner joint.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 130,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

movement both front torque/reaction arm inner bushes.

movement offside steering arm inner joint.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 1 May 2012 128,481 miles

front torque/reaction arm inner bushes becoming soft.

movement offside of steering rack.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,014 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 122,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 116,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate fadeing

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Oct 2009 114,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 110,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,217 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 106,204 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 101,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 96,639 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 96,533 miles

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

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

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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N2 CGG is a 1996 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N2 CGG, 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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N2 CGG is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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