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N686 NGC

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,969 mi
Last recorded123,969 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 NGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 123,969 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 119,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 115,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 111,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 107,912 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 107,908 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 107,908 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 103,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 98,732 miles

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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N686 NGC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N686 NGC, 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 N686 NGC?

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What year was N686 NGC registered?

N686 NGC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 July 1996.

Is N686 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N686 NGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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