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N804 SNR

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

231,104 mi
Last recorded231,104 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 SNR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 231,104 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 224,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 216,593 miles

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)

front bump stops split

Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 208,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 201,489 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 196,604 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 190,350 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 190,230 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 181,294 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipe badly corroded

rear discs worn

Fail 6 Nov 2009

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipe badly corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 176,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 167,508 miles

very slight play.track rod inner ball joints

Pass 11 Oct 2006 155,021 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 155,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

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N804 SNR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N804 SNR, 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 N804 SNR registered?

N804 SNR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N804 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N804 SNR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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