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R798 VLY

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,701 mi
Last recorded164,701 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 VLY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,701 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 164,068 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 160,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 151,984 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

o/s rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 141,978 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 141,978 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 138,039 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 113,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 113,284 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tail pipe damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 84,120 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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R798 VLY is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R798 VLY, 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 R798 VLY registered?

R798 VLY is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R798 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 VLY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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