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R161 BFS

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,395 mi
Last recorded137,395 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 BFS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 137,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 135,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 133,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 131,814 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 131,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R161 BFS is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R161 BFS, 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

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What year was R161 BFS registered?

R161 BFS is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R161 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 BFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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