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A10 EDX

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,037 mi
Last recorded260,037 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 EDX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 260,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 260,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 249,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 239,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 212,952 miles

n/s and o/s/front top roll bar link arm dust cover split

Pass 6 Oct 2008 183,903 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 183,903 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 165,752 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 149,020 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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A10 EDX is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 122,128 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 A10 EDX, 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 29 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 A10 EDX registered?

A10 EDX is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A10 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 EDX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A10 EDX have outstanding finance?

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