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N972 ECC

1996 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,551 mi
Last recorded151,551 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 ECC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 151,551 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

power steering oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 144,006 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 144,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 140,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 140,579 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 156,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 148,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 148,395 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N972 ECC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N972 ECC, 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 N972 ECC registered?

N972 ECC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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