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3217 PF

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3217 PF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 109,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 108,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 107,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 106,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 106,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,096 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 93,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,029 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 91,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,934 miles

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

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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3217 PF is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 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 3217 PF, 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 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3217 PF registered?

3217 PF is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is 3217 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3217 PF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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