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R821 ULU

1997 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,641 mi
Last recorded154,641 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 ULU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 154,641 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 154,174 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 152,885 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 11 Apr 2017 150,931 miles

Front steering arms have slight play

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 145,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 145,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,864 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 2 Apr 2015 143,864 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 137,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 134,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,850 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 124,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 121,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 117,552 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 101,880 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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R821 ULU is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R821 ULU, 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 R821 ULU registered?

R821 ULU is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R821 ULU safe to buy?

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