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N603 XNT

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,852 mi
Last recorded128,852 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 XNT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 128,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 125,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes heavilly greased

Fail 17 Feb 2015 125,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes heavilly greased

Pass 27 Dec 2013 121,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 119,104 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 119,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 118,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 117,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 114,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 112,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 109,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 106,985 miles
Fail 14 May 2005 106,985 miles

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

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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N603 XNT is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N603 XNT, 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 N603 XNT registered?

N603 XNT is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N603 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N603 XNT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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