MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parts of centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre brake light not working
n/s hand brake cable casing cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s & n/s front antiroll bar link top ball joint covers split
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre brake lamp not working
rear tyres bald on inner edges and on 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R260 VRK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R260 VRK, 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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How do I check the history of R260 VRK?
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What year was R260 VRK registered?
R260 VRK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R260 VRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R260 VRK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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