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BLZ 8032

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,386 mi
Last recorded152,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8032
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 152,386 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 152,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 143,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 139,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 136,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 128,812 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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BLZ 8032 is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BLZ 8032, 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

How do I check the history of BLZ 8032?

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What year was BLZ 8032 registered?

BLZ 8032 is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 8032 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 8032 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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