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R154 URX

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,208 mi
Last recorded144,208 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 URX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 142,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 142,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 110,648 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,999 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 91,996 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 90,823 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 90,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 87,029 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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R154 URX is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R154 URX, 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 R154 URX registered?

R154 URX is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R154 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 URX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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