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N724 TRY

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,414 mi
Last recorded101,414 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN724 TRY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,414 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

discs corroded in general

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,132 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,471 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 93,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,553 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 81,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,057 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 78,034 miles

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

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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N724 TRY is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N724 TRY, 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 N724 TRY registered?

N724 TRY is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N724 TRY safe to buy?

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