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N949 YRM

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,286 mi
Last recorded152,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 YRM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 152,286 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 149,449 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 149,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 146,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 142,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 138,623 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 128,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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N949 YRM 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 85.7%.

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 N949 YRM, 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 N949 YRM registered?

N949 YRM is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N949 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N949 YRM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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