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M111 PKS

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,314 mi
Last recorded170,314 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 PKS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 170,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 170,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 158,773 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 147,749 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 147,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 139,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 139,019 miles

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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M111 PKS is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M111 PKS, 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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What year was M111 PKS registered?

M111 PKS is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is M111 PKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 PKS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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