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B15 GOC

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,300 mi
Last recorded194,300 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GOC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 194,300 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 186,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 179,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 171,809 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 163,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 154,997 miles

all tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

front brake discs worn & corroded on inner surfaces.

Fail 3 Dec 2010 154,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

front brake discs worn & corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 147,725 miles

N/S/R tyre inner edge of tread depth at minimum requirement

O/S/R tyre inner edge of tread depth low

Fail 17 Dec 2009 147,725 miles

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

N/S/R tyre inner edge of tread depth at minimum requirement

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/R tyre inner edge of tread depth low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 137,865 miles

N/S/F tyre inner edge of tread depth getting low

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link top swivel gaiter split

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 136,845 miles

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

air bag lamp on

os/ns front tyres inner edge low

Pass 19 Dec 2006 130,519 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 130,519 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 124,335 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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B15 GOC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B15 GOC, 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 B15 GOC registered?

B15 GOC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B15 GOC safe to buy?

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