MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside inner tail light out
traction control warning light illuminated
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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R817 KTE is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R817 KTE, 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 R817 KTE registered?
R817 KTE is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R817 KTE safe to buy?
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