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KRS 688V

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,854 mi
Last recorded188,854 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 688V
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 188,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 171,648 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 171,647 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

headlamp nearside beam dull compaired to offside †both headlamp covers misted reducing beam

rear service brakes high im balance and nearside rear brake pad worn more than offside

stone chips and marks on windscreen

wiper blades worn

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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KRS 688V is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KRS 688V, 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

How do I check the history of KRS 688V?

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What year was KRS 688V registered?

KRS 688V is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is KRS 688V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRS 688V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KRS 688V have outstanding finance?

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