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N829 BMO

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,470 mi
Last recorded195,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 BMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 195,470 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 195,470 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres have cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 184,111 miles

Advise both front head light aims are slightly low

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers and offside rear inner door trims missing, still able to open door from inside

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 184,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers and offside rear inner door trims missing, still able to open door from inside

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 171,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 171,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 144,667 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 144,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 131,441 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 131,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 126,112 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 126,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery flat

both rear lower wishbone pins and bushes have slight wear

nearside handbrake will soon reouire attention

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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N829 BMO is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N829 BMO, 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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N829 BMO is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 26 July 1996.

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