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N828 FWJ

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,632 mi
Last recorded82,632 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,930 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 75,505 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 75,505 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,019 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 71,472 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 69,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,618 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 67,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 65,696 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach tyre cords

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 60,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,242 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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N828 FWJ is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N828 FWJ, 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 N828 FWJ registered?

N828 FWJ is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N828 FWJ safe to buy?

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