1997 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · R851 AHJ
1997 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 153,935 miles. MOT valid until 22/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,935 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
R851 AHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 153,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R851 AHJ Mileage History
- 09/12/2021153,386 mi
- 14/12/2021153,386 mi
- 03/12/2024153,930 mi+544 mi
- 03/12/2024153,930 mi
- 24/09/2026153,935 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R851 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 528 (R851 AHJ) between December 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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