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N440 XAN

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,194 mi
Last recorded163,194 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 XAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 163,194 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 163,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 154,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 145,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 135,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 128,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 122,715 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 126,530 miles

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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N440 XAN is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N440 XAN, 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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How do I check the history of N440 XAN?

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What year was N440 XAN registered?

N440 XAN is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N440 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N440 XAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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