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N636 GTP

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,024 mi
Last recorded131,024 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 GTP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 131,024 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 131,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 123,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 112,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2006 112,111 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N636 GTP is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N636 GTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N636 GTP?

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What year was N636 GTP registered?

N636 GTP is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N636 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N636 GTP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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