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R839 CEG

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 CEG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 144,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013
Fail 28 Feb 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

airbag light on

front tyres scrubbing edges

traction control light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,424 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 128,947 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 116,558 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 110,889 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 94,959 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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R839 CEG is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R839 CEG, 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 R839 CEG registered?

R839 CEG is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R839 CEG safe to buy?

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