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N414 HUY

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,173 mi
Last recorded204,173 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 HUY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 204,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 199,498 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Parking brake just met.it may need adjustment or reapair

Fail 30 Jun 2015 199,496 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 198,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 175,307 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 175,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front flexi hose's are perrished

Nearside mirror has smashed

Rear pads are wearing thin

Slight play at bottom ball joint

Traction control light is on

Pass 3 May 2007 147,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 147,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT LIT

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

FRONT PADS LOW

FRONT SHOCKS WEAK

Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,817 miles

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

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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N414 HUY is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N414 HUY, 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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N414 HUY is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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