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N306 WUP

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

267,533 mi
Last recorded267,533 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 WUP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2021 267,533 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, top of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 264,437 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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N306 WUP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N306 WUP, 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 N306 WUP registered?

N306 WUP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N306 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N306 WUP shows 2 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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