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R823 CGO

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,741 mi
Last recorded159,741 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 CGO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 159,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 154,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 153,144 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,877 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 144,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,001 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 135,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 131,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,701 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,262 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 116,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,927 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

nearside front anti roll bar upper ball joint gaiter split

slight play in offside front suspension bushes/ball joints.

slight play within nearside rear suspension bushes

spare tyre is cut on outer wall

Fail 9 Dec 2011 108,927 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front anti roll bar upper ball joint gaiter split

slight play in offside front suspension bushes/ball joints.

slight play within nearside rear suspension bushes

spare tyre is cut on outer wall

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 79,675 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges (225/60r15)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 63,276 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 63,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 54,250 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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R823 CGO is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R823 CGO, 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

How do I check the history of R823 CGO?

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What year was R823 CGO registered?

R823 CGO is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R823 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 CGO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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