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R23 OES

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 OES
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 28 Oct 2014 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 110,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 105,689 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 95,226 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake warn lamp on

fuel pipes corroded

propshaft coupling at rear leaking fluid

some wear n/s ball joints

Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

propshaft coupling at rear leaking fluid

some wear n/s ball joints

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,822 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 76,011 miles

registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,333 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 59,333 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake effort low at n/s

o/s/f anti roll bar droplink,upper ball joint gaitor split

wipers smearing screen slightly

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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R23 OES is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R23 OES, 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 R23 OES registered?

R23 OES is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R23 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 OES shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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