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A2 WFW

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,204 mi
Last recorded170,204 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WFW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 170,204 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 170,086 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 160,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 160,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 150,685 miles

n/s headlight misted with condensation

Fail 28 Nov 2006 150,685 miles

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

front pads thin

n/s headlight misted with condension

Pass 29 Nov 2005 139,395 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 139,395 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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A2 WFW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A2 WFW, 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 A2 WFW registered?

A2 WFW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A2 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 WFW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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