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R10 SEF

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,470 mi
Last recorded125,470 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 SEF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 125,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,350 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 108,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light is on

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

front tyre edges worn

offside and nearside rear suspension outer / lower bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 108,454 miles

air bag light is on

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

front tyre edges worn

offside and nearside rear suspension outer / lower bushes worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,058 miles

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

cover under front of vehicle retricts view of some testable items

offside rear lower arm, rear bush worn (outer)

power steering fluid leak from resevoir and pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,759 miles

front brake discs are thin

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 1 Dec 2008 89,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are thin

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,506 miles

cover under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

cut in offside front tyre tread

high level stop lamp inop

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low on the edges

offside rear tyre tread is worn low on the inside edge

wear in nearside rear lower hub joint

Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,296 miles

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

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

cover fitted under engine area restricts view of some testable items

offside rear tyre tread worn low on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2006 72,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

cover fitted under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

offside rear tyre tread is worn on the edges

Pass 2 Dec 2005 63,787 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting the view of testable items

nearside rear tyre tread is worn on hte inner edge

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the edges

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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R10 SEF is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R10 SEF, 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 R10 SEF registered?

R10 SEF is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R10 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 SEF shows 11 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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