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R234 UWG

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 UWG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,958 miles

Hand brake performance only just met the requirements. It would appear the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,958 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,888 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 92,154 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 90,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,150 miles

NSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL MIN

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,403 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARER WORN

Fail 23 Jul 2008 82,401 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARER WORN

OSR AND NSR OUTER PADS ARE LOW AND DISCS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR AND NSR TOP BALL JOINTS

Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,574 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 76,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,753 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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R234 UWG is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R234 UWG, 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 R234 UWG registered?

R234 UWG is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R234 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 UWG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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