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N666 NBC

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 NBC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 171,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011
Pass 27 Jan 2010 165,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 165,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 62,274 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear door unable to open

Pass 11 Jan 2008 160,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 135,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 135,754 miles

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

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

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

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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N666 NBC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 122,128 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 N666 NBC, 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 29 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N666 NBC registered?

N666 NBC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N666 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N666 NBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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