1997 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · R210 GEC
1997 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 219,010 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R210 GEC Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2011
- 219,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R210 GEC Mileage History
- 20/12/2006183,009 mi
- 22/12/2006183,009 mi
- 11/01/2008190,379 mi+7,370 mi
- 30/05/2009200,090 mi+9,711 mi
- 24/02/2010204,145 mi+4,055 mi
- 02/06/2010206,383 mi+2,238 mi
- 02/06/2010206,383 mi
- 29/06/2011219,010 mi+12,627 mi
- 01/07/2011219,010 mi
Average of roughly 7,949 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R210 GEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 528 (R210 GEC) between December 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R210 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R210GEC.
HONDA
CIVIC
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
BMW
3 SERIES
IVECO
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER T28 STARTLINE TDI
BMW
3 SERIES
YAMAHA
FZS600
BMW
3 SERIES
PEUGEOT
306
MAZDA
MX-5
PIAGGIO
PX
HONDA
VFR800 FI