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R242 ENP

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,740 mi
Last recorded119,740 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 ENP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 119,740 miles

inner face of rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2011 119,740 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

inner face of front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2011 119,697 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fuel pipes badly rusted and fuel tank not fully secured

Pass 20 Oct 2010 112,016 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 112,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 98,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 66,727 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 66,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,500 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 53,500 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

high level brake light inop

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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R242 ENP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R242 ENP, 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 R242 ENP registered?

R242 ENP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R242 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 ENP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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