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P104 WDE

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,372 mi
Last recorded203,372 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 WDE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 203,372 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 201,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 201,591 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 196,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 188,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 180,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 168,377 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 160,245 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008
Pass 16 Apr 2007

no kick up on both headlamp aims

Pass 31 Mar 2006 135,715 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 135,712 miles

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.

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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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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P104 WDE is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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