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R301 KRR

1997 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,810 mi
Last recorded90,810 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 KRR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,810 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 90,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,626 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,565 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 72,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,842 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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R301 KRR is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R301 KRR, 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 R301 KRR registered?

R301 KRR is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R301 KRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 KRR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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