MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,853 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight leak from power steering pump
slight play in nearside rear drop link
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
front wipers smear the screen
N/S washer jet not working
slight corrosion on various brake pipes
slight oil leak on engine
slight play in nearside rear drop link
slight play in steering
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
slight corrosion on various brake pipes
slight oil leak on engine
slight play in nearside rear drop link
slight play in steering
slight oil leak on engine
oil on power steering hose and dampness on undertray
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside and nearside front stearing rack arm inner joints have slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 AWT is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R197 AWT, 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 R197 AWT registered?
R197 AWT is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R197 AWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 AWT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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