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R126 VRK

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,112 mi
Last recorded161,112 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 VRK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 161,112 miles

offside and nearside rear sills slightly corroded at jacking points.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 161,095 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear sills slightly corroded at jacking points.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,370 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 154,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 143,474 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Apr 2016 143,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,118 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit and worn low on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 136,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit and worn low on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen cracked behind interior mirror

Fail 27 Mar 2014 129,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen cracked behind interior mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,963 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 118,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

plastic under floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox under trays fitted at the time of the test.

plastic under floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox under trays fitted at the time of the test.

four wheel centre trims fitted.

fuel low warning light on.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

engine, gearbox and under floor plastic covers fitted at the time of the test.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 92,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning lamp on

vehicle fitted with under trays at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,862 miles

air bag warning lamp on

vehicle fitted with under trays at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,910 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light inner side light not working

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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R126 VRK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R126 VRK, 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

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What year was R126 VRK registered?

R126 VRK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R126 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 VRK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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