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N815 HRK

1996 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,441 mi
Last recorded154,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 HRK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2009 154,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 154,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 139,195 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 139,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 128,405 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS Warning lamp on

Fail 20 Jun 2007 128,404 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SRS Warning lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2006 117,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 106,209 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 106,209 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N815 HRK is a 1996 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N815 HRK, 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 N815 HRK?

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What year was N815 HRK registered?

N815 HRK is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N815 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 HRK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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