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N691 VPD

1996 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

249,505 mi
Last recorded249,505 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 VPD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 249,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

spare wheel well deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 243,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

body has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2017 243,100 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 243,049 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 241,650 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 241,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 236,588 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 227,004 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 227,004 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 208,917 miles

Slight play in front lower track control arms.

Pass 1 May 2009 191,964 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 191,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 175,764 miles

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

O/S/R hand brake has low effort .

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe from tank to fuel filter has excessive corrosion.

Fail 2 May 2008 175,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R hand brake has low effort .

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe from tank to fuel filter has excessive corrosion.

Pass 2 May 2007 165,792 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 165,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 165,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 148,008 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 148,001 miles

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

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

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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N691 VPD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 N691 VPD, 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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N691 VPD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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