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N850 XBR

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,799 mi
Last recorded132,799 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 XBR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,799 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,556 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 131,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,817 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,183 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 112,180 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 108,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 97,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,293 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,595 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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N850 XBR is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N850 XBR, 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 N850 XBR registered?

N850 XBR is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N850 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N850 XBR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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