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R83 HAN

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,329 mi
Last recorded142,329 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 HAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 142,329 miles

both front antiroll bar end links top dust boots split

nearside rear side light partially illuminated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 142,329 miles

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

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

both front antiroll bar end links top dust boots split

nearside rear side light partially illuminated

offside steering rack gator poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2010 130,926 miles

considerable movement in both front compliance bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2010 130,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

considerable movement in both front compliance bushes

offside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread worn close to 2mm

Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,734 miles

air bag light on indicating fault in system

both front tyres worn more on outer edge

nearside front anti roll bar end link upper dust boot split

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Oct 2009 119,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light on indicating fault in system

both front tyres worn more on outer edge

nearside front anti roll bar end link upper dust boot split

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Oct 2008 108,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,368 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDG .WATER LEAK

Fail 25 Sep 2007 96,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDG .WATER LEAK

Pass 6 Oct 2006 86,952 miles

very slight play in o\s rear suspension

wet conditions

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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R83 HAN is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R83 HAN, 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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R83 HAN is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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