1997 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · R317 AHJ
1997 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 206,391 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,391 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
R317 AHJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 206,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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.
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R317 AHJ Mileage History
- 13/09/2022205,672 mi
- 22/09/2023206,332 mi+660 mi
- 28/09/2023206,391 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 691 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R317 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 528 (R317 AHJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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