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L18 DMW

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 DMW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011
Fail 10 Sep 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 163,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,843 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 150,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 140,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 134,354 miles

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

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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L18 DMW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L18 DMW, 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 L18 DMW?

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What year was L18 DMW registered?

L18 DMW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L18 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 DMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L18 DMW have outstanding finance?

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