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N528 KGV

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,822 mi
Last recorded152,822 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 KGV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 152,822 miles

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 29 Apr 2016 150,141 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 27 Apr 2016 150,141 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Apr 2015 145,926 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 142,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 138,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 134,524 miles

oil leak

slight play in stearing joints

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2011 130,270 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight leak from steering rack

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,314 miles

chip in wind screen

front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

sill and under body covers fitted

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2009 117,171 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres splitting on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2008 112,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

lower engine cover fitted

slight play in the steering rack on the nearside

Fail 24 Apr 2007 107,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside of steering rack has slight freeplay

Pass 24 Apr 2007 107,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside of steering rack has slight freeplay

Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cut in the offside front tyre sidewall but not exposing the cords

Fail 13 Apr 2006 101,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cut in the offside front tyre sidewall but not exposing the cords

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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N528 KGV is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N528 KGV, 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 N528 KGV registered?

N528 KGV is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N528 KGV safe to buy?

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