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N714 BVM

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,837 mi
Last recorded112,837 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 BVM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 112,837 miles

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover split.

o/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm,min.allowed is1.6mm.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 112,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover split.

o/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm,min.allowed is1.6mm.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 82,380 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses have a small cut(not deep enough to reach the cords)in them.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 75,588 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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N714 BVM is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N714 BVM, 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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What year was N714 BVM registered?

N714 BVM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N714 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N714 BVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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