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N919 DYD

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,920 mi
Last recorded147,920 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN919 DYD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 147,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 129,378 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

front brake pads look like they may be getting low and disc's are starting to undercut

front number plate is starting to fade

fuel pipes under the vehicle are starting to corrode

nearside front metal brake pipe is starting to corrode

oil leak in the area of the Diff

slight oil misting in the area of the power steering resivior

slight play to the steering rack offside tie rod inner joint

Fail 25 Jan 2010 129,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

front brake pads look like they may be getting low and disc's are starting to undercut

front number plate is starting to fade

fuel pipes under the vehicle are starting to corrode

nearside front metal brake pipe is starting to corrode

oil leak in the area of the Diff

slight oil misting in the area of the power steering resivior

slight play to the steering rack offside tie rod inner joint

Pass 25 Feb 2009 124,540 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 124,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 119,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 110,861 miles

rear tyres close too legal limit. †

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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N919 DYD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N919 DYD, 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 N919 DYD registered?

N919 DYD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N919 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N919 DYD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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