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R11 GSK

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 GSK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 120,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,112 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 114,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 99,960 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 93,275 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 93,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 80,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,302 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 65,268 miles

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

slight play in steering

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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R11 GSK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R11 GSK, 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 R11 GSK?

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What year was R11 GSK registered?

R11 GSK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R11 GSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 GSK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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