MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light illuminated on dash,unable to see pads through wheel (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both head lamp aims on lower limit and adjusters broken
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
rear exhaust shield insecure
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
no kick up on both headlamp aims
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
front brake pads are wearing low.
near and off side rear tyres are close to legal limits.
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P104 WDE is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P104 WDE, 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 P104 WDE registered?
P104 WDE is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P104 WDE safe to buy?
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