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R273 MUD

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

195,165 mi
Last recorded195,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 MUD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 195,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 195,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Suspension arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 189,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 139,759 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspect coil spring broken. unable to confirm. Coil spring misaligned and contacting body.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 187,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 187,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019
Fail 23 Sep 2019

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

center seat belt buckle case missing and difficult to release

Pass 16 Oct 2018 178,442 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 178,442 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f outer lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 175,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 175,052 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 168,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

catalytic converter heat cover loose

Fail 26 Sep 2016 168,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

catalytic converter heat cover loose

Pass 7 Oct 2015 163,682 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 163,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 156,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head lamp glasses cloudy

Fail 5 Sep 2014 156,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head lamp glasses cloudy

Pass 28 Aug 2013 149,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 149,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 140,190 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 140,188 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 133,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY FROM O.S.SUSPENSION LINK ROD

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

WIPERBLADES SLIGHTY SMEARING SCEEN

Fail 24 Aug 2011 133,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY FROM O.S.SUSPENSION LINK ROD

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

WIPERBLADES SLIGHTY SMEARING SCEEN

Pass 19 Aug 2010 125,165 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 118,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 109,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,143 miles

Gaiter adrift from O/S/F anti rool bar link.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,699 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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R273 MUD is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R273 MUD, 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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R273 MUD is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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