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R260 VRK

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,144 mi
Last recorded123,144 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 VRK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2012 123,144 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 121,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 116,778 miles

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

centre brake lamp not working

rear tyres bald on inner edges and on 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2008 113,443 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2007 109,374 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2006 104,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 29 Sep 2005 96,762 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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