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F13 ODT

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 ODT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 103,275 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F Lower and upper side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front and Rear side under the vehicle general muddy

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R (6.2.2 (d) (i))

N/S/F & O/S/F full brake pipe corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F Front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F & O/S/F inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,999 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 172,095 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

some small crack in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2008 172,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

some small crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 163,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in o/s track rod

Pass 28 Feb 2006 152,328 miles

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

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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F13 ODT is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F13 ODT, 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.

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F13 ODT is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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