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R175 EEC

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,883 mi
Last recorded114,883 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 EEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,682 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,753 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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R175 EEC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R175 EEC, 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 R175 EEC registered?

R175 EEC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R175 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 EEC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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