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N971 RCD

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,494 mi
Last recorded173,494 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 RCD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 173,494 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front jacking point rubber missing

Pass 20 Jan 2007 165,006 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges wearing low

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front inner brake pads are 3/4 worn

Pass 18 Jan 2006 153,662 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 153,649 miles

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

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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N971 RCD is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N971 RCD, 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 N971 RCD registered?

N971 RCD is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N971 RCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N971 RCD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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