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N745 WBR

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,856 mi
Last recorded17,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 WBR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,190 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 135,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,895 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 117,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 112,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 103,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,228 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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N745 WBR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N745 WBR, 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

How do I check the history of N745 WBR?

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What year was N745 WBR registered?

N745 WBR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N745 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N745 WBR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N745 WBR have outstanding finance?

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