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N917 MGC

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 MGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

park brake poor

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,673 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,607 miles

srs light on

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 73,265 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,265 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,351 miles

o/s/rear brake pipe in poor condition [corroded] where it runs past fuel tank

Pass 6 Dec 2008 68,230 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 64,694 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 64,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,807 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 61,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 57,414 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 57,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N917 MGC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N917 MGC, 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 N917 MGC registered?

N917 MGC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N917 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N917 MGC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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