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R36 CDL

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 CDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,446 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 98,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp adrift due to front bumper damage

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,272 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,112 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 65,112 miles

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

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

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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R36 CDL is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R36 CDL, 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 R36 CDL?

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What year was R36 CDL registered?

R36 CDL is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R36 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 CDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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