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R475 UBT

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,500 mi
Last recorded180,500 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 UBT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 180,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 178,452 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 177,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 175,167 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 175,167 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 165,935 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 165,935 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 156,241 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 153,349 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 153,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R475 UBT is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R475 UBT, 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

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What year was R475 UBT registered?

R475 UBT is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R475 UBT safe to buy?

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