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G12 BLA

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,399 mi
Last recorded69,399 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 BLA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,658 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,689 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,149 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,045 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn slightly on both edges

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,386 miles

all four tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,114 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

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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G12 BLA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G12 BLA, 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 G12 BLA registered?

G12 BLA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is G12 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 BLA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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