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R78 GKH

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,876 mi
Last recorded143,876 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 GKH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 143,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 138,389 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear shockabsorber lower bush worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 138,389 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear shockabsorber lower bush worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 133,940 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r reverse light in op

Pass 19 Mar 2008 129,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 124,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 120,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 120,714 miles

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

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

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

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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R78 GKH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R78 GKH, 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 GKH registered?

R78 GKH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R78 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 GKH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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