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R330 EEC

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,965 mi
Last recorded168,965 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 EEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 168,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 160,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 152,894 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 141,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 123,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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R330 EEC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R330 EEC, 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

How do I check the history of R330 EEC?

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What year was R330 EEC registered?

R330 EEC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R330 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 EEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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