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N887 NNW

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,925 mi
Last recorded103,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 NNW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,925 miles

Advanced corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advanced corrosion on both front to back metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 103,925 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advanced corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advanced corrosion on both front to back metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,333 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill

Corrosion on both front to back metal brake pipes (by fuel tank)

Front to back metal fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Park brake effort low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,861 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill

Corrosion on front to back metal brake pipes

Corrosion on front to back metal brake pipes by fuel tank

Oil leak inv req ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,028 miles

Corrosion on front half of O/S outer sill

Corrosion on front to back fuel pipes

Corrosion on front to back metal brake pipes

O/S rear pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

parking brake just came into spec on effort

powersteering pipes sweating

slight corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2014 95,971 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

powersteering pipes sweating

slight corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,706 miles

Fuel line corroded

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,042 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,041 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,352 miles

Corrosion on N/S front metal brake pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,552 miles

Corrosion on O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes

Front to back metal brake pipes corroded

Metal brake pipes at rear corroded

Possible oil or P/Steering fluid leak around Pass pump

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Corrosion on O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes

Front to back metal brake pipes corroded

Metal brake pipes at rear corroded

Possible oil or P/Steering fluid leak around Pass pump

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,717 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2008 89,718 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 88,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,821 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,918 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering pipes damp

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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N887 NNW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N887 NNW, 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 N887 NNW registered?

N887 NNW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N887 NNW safe to buy?

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