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R357 RMW

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,804 mi
Last recorded156,804 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 RMW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 156,804 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jul 2010 156,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 145,286 miles

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

Offside handbrake poor

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 145,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside handbrake poor

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 134,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 122,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 113,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 103,275 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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R357 RMW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R357 RMW, 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 R357 RMW registered?

R357 RMW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R357 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 RMW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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