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R495 BBW

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 BBW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,003 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 95,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 90,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 90,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,146 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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R495 BBW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R495 BBW, 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 R495 BBW registered?

R495 BBW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R495 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 BBW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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