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N95 PUV

1996 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,372 mi
Last recorded129,372 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 PUV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 129,372 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 12,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2015
Fail 2 May 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 115,239 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 115,216 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 112,126 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

airbag light on

Fail 1 May 2012 112,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 May 2011 108,750 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,885 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 102,885 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 98,502 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

centre rear seat belt buckle sticky

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2007 98,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on 2mm

centre rear seat belt buckle sticky

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,274 miles

nearside outer position lamp not working

play in steering rack

rear brake pads looking low

Pass 25 Aug 2005 86,158 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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N95 PUV is a 1996 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N95 PUV, 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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N95 PUV is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N95 PUV safe to buy?

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