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R12 TCM

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,260 mi
Last recorded79,260 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 TCM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,349 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)

both /rear tyre slightley cacking

Fail 8 Nov 2013 77,348 miles

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

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)

both /rear tyre slightley cacking

Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 76,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 75,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 73,345 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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R12 TCM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TCM, 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 R12 TCM?

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What year was R12 TCM registered?

R12 TCM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R12 TCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 TCM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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