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D16 AGB

1997 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 AGB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,049 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,525 miles

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

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

noise from front of engine

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,402 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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D16 AGB is a 1997 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D16 AGB, 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 D16 AGB registered?

D16 AGB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D16 AGB safe to buy?

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