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H17 RAF

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,096 mi
Last recorded47,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RAF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 43,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,757 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,587 miles

all tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders (low pressures)

n/s/f tyre near legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2005 35,030 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 35,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/s handbrake not locking.

N/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder and low tread. †

Slight wear in o/s/f lower ball joint. ( rear. ) †

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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H17 RAF is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H17 RAF, 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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What year was H17 RAF registered?

H17 RAF is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is H17 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 RAF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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