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OW66 PCU

2017 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,054 mi
Last recorded85,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52843,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW66 PCU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,836 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,005 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 41,229 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 41,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 32,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT.Currently measuring 6mm.Min 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2019 26,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2019 26,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under tray fitted

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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OW66 PCU is a 2017 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 43,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OW66 PCU, 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 9 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW66 PCU registered?

OW66 PCU is a 2017 BMW 528, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is OW66 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW66 PCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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