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G8 PES

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,202 mi
Last recorded155,202 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PES
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 155,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 152,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 150,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2016 148,735 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 148,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 146,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 143,791 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 17 May 2014 143,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 138,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 138,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,947 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 138,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 137,863 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 135,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Aug 2008 131,318 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 131,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 127,896 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Aug 2006 123,662 miles

both rear tyre treads low

nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 1 Aug 2006 123,659 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tread getting low

rear tyre tread getting low

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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G8 PES is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G8 PES, 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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G8 PES is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is G8 PES safe to buy?

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