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R12 DGB

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DGB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 98,342 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 98,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,888 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,885 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2015 97,033 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,811 miles

Oil leak

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

front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,651 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,614 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,480 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 83,480 miles

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

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

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

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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R12 DGB is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R12 DGB, 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 R12 DGB registered?

R12 DGB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R12 DGB safe to buy?

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