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A11 UAW

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,599 mi
Last recorded187,599 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UAW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2011 187,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 187,599 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 166,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 160,306 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 160,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe by fuel tank heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

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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A11 UAW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A11 UAW, 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 A11 UAW registered?

A11 UAW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A11 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 UAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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