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R286 YNN

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,185 mi
Last recorded70,185 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 YNN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,369 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

self level suspension inactive

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,961 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,959 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre very inner edge of tread low

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,946 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,946 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,241 miles

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar drop link dustcovers split on upper joints

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,958 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,521 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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R286 YNN is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R286 YNN, 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 R286 YNN registered?

R286 YNN is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R286 YNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 YNN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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