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EVL 536

1997 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,434 mi
Last recorded173,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVL 536
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 173,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s o/s rear tyres under inflated

Fail 7 Jul 2010 173,336 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s o/s rear tyres under inflated

Pass 6 May 2009 164,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 164,739 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 158,747 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 158,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 152,922 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 152,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 141,120 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 140,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 124,687 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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EVL 536 is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EVL 536, 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 EVL 536 registered?

EVL 536 is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is EVL 536 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVL 536 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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