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N519 XGM

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,860 mi
Last recorded155,860 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN519 XGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 155,860 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear fuel lines corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

tailgate corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 155,583 miles

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

both rear tyre treads on approx. 3mm

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion front to rear fuel lines

tailgate corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 155,583 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both rear tyre treads on approx. 3mm

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion front to rear fuel lines

tailgate corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 155,318 miles

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

both sides rear tyre treads on approx. 3mm

slight corrosion front to rear fuel lines

tailgate corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 155,318 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position both bonnet catches (6.4.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both sides rear tyre treads on approx. 3mm

slight corrosion front to rear fuel lines

tailgate corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 152,016 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 151,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,938 miles

offside rear brake pipe was lightly rubbing tank strap

Fail 22 Apr 2014 144,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake pipe was lightly rubbing tank strap

Pass 25 Apr 2013 138,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 109,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 100,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 86,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,460 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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N519 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N519 XGM, 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 N519 XGM registered?

N519 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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