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R345 SFR

1997 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,750 mi
Last recorded111,750 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 SFR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 103,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,880 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,380 miles

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

f to r brake pipes behind tank inspection limited

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 76,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,583 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 73,676 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)

Fail 1 May 2008 73,676 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 61,501 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R345 SFR is a 1997 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R345 SFR, 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 R345 SFR registered?

R345 SFR is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R345 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 SFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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