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H1 TAY

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,703 mi
Last recorded50,703 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 TAY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 50,703 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 50,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,539 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 49,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,631 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 48,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2021 47,475 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 47,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both rear axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,113 miles

All tyres lightly cracking on shoulders -225/55 zr16 99W

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,229 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 41,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,563 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,524 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,999 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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H1 TAY is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H1 TAY, 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 H1 TAY registered?

H1 TAY is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is H1 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 TAY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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