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P103 JSL

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 JSL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 129,212 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 114,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

parking brake may require inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,538 miles

parking brake may require inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 90,976 miles

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

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

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

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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P103 JSL is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P103 JSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P103 JSL registered?

P103 JSL is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P103 JSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 JSL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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