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N737 WTT

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 WTT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 107,972 miles

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

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

off-side front anti-roll bar link rod upper ball joint cover split

slight play both sides rear hubs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,250 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 92,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,829 miles

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

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

all tyres close to legal limit

Fail 14 Sep 2007 71,790 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 65,423 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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N737 WTT is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green 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 N737 WTT, 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 N737 WTT registered?

N737 WTT is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N737 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N737 WTT 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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