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R480 TAV

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 TAV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 88,471 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,326 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,858 miles

Both rear metal fuel tank straps very corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear metal fuel tank straps very corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap very corroded

Offside Front Bottom ball gaitor slightly perished

Offside Rear fuel tank strap very corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap very corroded

Offside Front Bottom ball gaitor slightly perished

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Washer pipe had came off. Reconnected all working correctly. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap very corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,233 miles

Offside Front tyre out of shape inner edge 2 mm to 4 mm

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,119 miles

Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 75,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,087 miles

Both rear suspension stabiliser arms outer ball joint boots split

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,956 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 67,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 54,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,870 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 40,057 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2007 40,038 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,174 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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R480 TAV is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R480 TAV, 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 R480 TAV registered?

R480 TAV is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R480 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 TAV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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