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N59 XGM

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 XGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,270 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 107,270 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front inner rack end have slight play

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

Fail 29 Mar 2011 104,914 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front inner rack end have slight play

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,806 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 102,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,867 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 97,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2006 93,880 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 93,880 miles

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

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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N59 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N59 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 N59 XGM registered?

N59 XGM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N59 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N59 XGM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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