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N446 FDH

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,428 mi
Last recorded115,428 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 FDH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 115,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 114,460 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 114,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 113,284 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 113,284 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 112,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 112,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 110,829 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 110,829 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 108,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 106,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 106,583 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 106,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 102,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 98,788 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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N446 FDH is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N446 FDH, 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 N446 FDH registered?

N446 FDH is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N446 FDH safe to buy?

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