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R149 ABK

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,160 mi
Last recorded168,160 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 ABK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2016 168,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 160,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 166,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 160,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 156,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 151,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 151,296 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 145,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 134,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 124,031 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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R149 ABK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R149 ABK, 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 R149 ABK?

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What year was R149 ABK registered?

R149 ABK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R149 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 ABK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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