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N442 NWO

1996 BMW 528

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,368 mi
Last recorded136,368 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 NWO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 136,368 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,622 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 127,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 121,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 121,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,257 miles

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

advise plastic undertrays

Fail 8 Aug 2008 113,257 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise plastic undertrays

Pass 17 Aug 2007 104,413 miles

Advise osf brake back plate corroded at mount point

Fail 17 Aug 2007 104,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise plastic sill covers and under trays

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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N442 NWO is a 1996 BMW 528 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N442 NWO, 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

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What year was N442 NWO registered?

N442 NWO is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N442 NWO safe to buy?

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