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R219 FKH

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,099 mi
Last recorded166,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 FKH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 166,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 154,606 miles

off side handbrake effort slightly low ok on point of test

Fail 9 Sep 2008 154,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 140,323 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 140,321 miles

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

slight corr on all front brake pipes †to both front flexi hoses

Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,097 miles

MAIN FEED BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

SOME BULBS OUT IN EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

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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R219 FKH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R219 FKH, 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 R219 FKH?

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What year was R219 FKH registered?

R219 FKH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R219 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 FKH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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