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M5 AHG

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

158,658 mi
Last recorded158,658 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AHG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 158,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 157,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 156,899 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 154,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 152,214 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 150,196 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 149,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear hand brake performance only just met

Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,010 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 148,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 147,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 145,334 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 143,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 141,795 miles

Near side front tyre cut on wall.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre cut on wall.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 139,519 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 139,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 134,391 miles

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

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

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

near side front drop rubber split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 131,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 127,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 126,101 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 122,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 118,284 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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M5 AHG 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 95.2%.

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 M5 AHG, 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 M5 AHG?

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What year was M5 AHG registered?

M5 AHG is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is M5 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 AHG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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