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R841 HRW

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,506 mi
Last recorded186,506 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 HRW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 186,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 186,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both sills getting rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2019 186,103 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 183,165 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 182,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 181,263 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 179,322 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 179,322 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 176,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 174,884 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 174,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 170,313 miles

slight play in offside rear top suspension arm ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2011 161,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 161,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 153,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 144,868 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 144,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 137,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 127,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 121,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 113,709 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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R841 HRW 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 81%.

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 R841 HRW, 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 R841 HRW registered?

R841 HRW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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