MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,314 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer link arms upper rubber dust covers split but no play in balljoint.
Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar outer link arm upper balljoint.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
engine top cover fitted.
half engine tray fitted.
engine top cover fitted.
half engine tray fitted.
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 AOT is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R78 AOT, 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 R78 AOT registered?
R78 AOT is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R78 AOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 AOT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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