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C6 DWM

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,607 mi
Last recorded92,607 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 DWM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,967 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,234 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 78,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,646 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C6 DWM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green 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 C6 DWM, 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 C6 DWM?

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What year was C6 DWM registered?

C6 DWM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C6 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 DWM 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.

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