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R150 GAN

1997 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 GAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 180,043 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 180,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 179,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 171,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 164,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 157,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 151,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 151,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R150 GAN is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R150 GAN, 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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How do I check the history of R150 GAN?

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What year was R150 GAN registered?

R150 GAN is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R150 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 GAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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