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R487 KFS

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,099 mi
Last recorded173,099 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 KFS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 173,099 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside and ofside rear brake hoses perished

nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play

nearside sill corroded

offside and nearside anti roll bar links upper rubbers perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 169,768 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front anti roll bar upper rubbers perished

nearside rear tyre low

nearside rear upper hub support bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2012 169,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front anti roll bar upper rubbers perished

nearside rear tyre low

nearside rear upper hub support bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2011 164,816 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play nearside rear tie rod arm

Pass 23 Feb 2010 156,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 148,634 miles

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

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

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

centre heat shield low

near parking brake reading low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 139,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 127,173 miles

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

stone chip zone b

Fail 13 Feb 2007 126,834 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chip zone b

Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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R487 KFS is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R487 KFS, 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 R487 KFS registered?

R487 KFS is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R487 KFS safe to buy?

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