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R240 OMF

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 OMF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake cable not supported

Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,599 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r rear arm upper ball joint slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,594 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/r rear arm upper ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2011 113,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 113,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 106,510 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 100,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 79,318 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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R240 OMF is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R240 OMF, 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 R240 OMF?

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What year was R240 OMF registered?

R240 OMF is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R240 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 OMF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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