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N712 LBX

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 LBX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,379 miles

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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)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some dashboard lights on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,025 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 88,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,420 miles

corrosion o/s and n/s/r chassis above rear sub frame mountings.

heavy corrosion to o/s/r coil spring.

rubbing noise n/s/r wheel further investigation needed.

slight play o/s and n/s/r lower suspension bushes.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 79,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion o/s and n/s/r chassis above rear sub frame mountings.

heavy corrosion to o/s/r coil spring.

rubbing noise n/s/r wheel further investigation needed.

slight play o/s and n/s/r lower suspension bushes.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,785 miles

slight play o/s and n/s/r lower suspension bushes.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,076 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 68,076 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement o/s and n/s/r lower suspension bushes.

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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N712 LBX is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N712 LBX, 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

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What year was N712 LBX registered?

N712 LBX is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N712 LBX safe to buy?

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