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R317 AHJ

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,391 mi
Last recorded206,391 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 206,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 206,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 205,672 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 204,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 203,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 203,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 202,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 199,413 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 194,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 188,200 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 182,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Corrosion ; areas at rear jacking points , covered by mouldings

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leak

Gearbox ; oil leak

Note ; mileage numbers incomplete

Suspension ; n/s/r upper arm has slight play in outer ball joint

Fail 7 Jul 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Corrosion ; areas at rear jacking points , covered by mouldings

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leak

Gearbox ; oil leak

Note ; mileage numbers incomplete

Suspension ; n/s/r upper arm has slight play in outer ball joint

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread balding on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 172,809 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 172,809 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 11 Jul 2012 169,191 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 164,449 miles

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

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

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 13 Jul 2010 160,441 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 160,441 miles

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 154,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small chip on screen

Fail 31 Jul 2009 154,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small chip on screen

Pass 23 Jul 2008 145,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 136,949 miles

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)

covers over both door sills, and both front and rear inner wings, and both floors not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Aug 2007 136,949 miles

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

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)

covers over both door sills, and inner wings and floors not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2006 129,243 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

over sills fitted to both door sills,and covers to both front and rear inner wings and can not see correctly

Pass 2 Oct 2006 129,243 miles

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

over sills fitted to both door sills,and covers to both front and rear inner wings and can not see correctly

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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R317 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R317 AHJ, 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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R317 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R317 AHJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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