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IXI 2288

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 2288
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 163,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 162,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 160,795 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 160,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 159,211 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 156,447 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 152,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 145,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 141,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 133,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 128,238 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 115,018 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 115,015 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 105,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside front hub assemblys slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2008 101,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside front hub assemblys slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,262 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 95,245 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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IXI 2288 is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 IXI 2288, 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 IXI 2288 registered?

IXI 2288 is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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