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P105 VBE

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,100 mi
Last recorded158,100 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 VBE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 158,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 156,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 155,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre split in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner steering arm joint has slight play

both front head lights deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 154,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 152,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 151,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 147,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 147,392 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 147,026 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 146,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 146,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 145,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 143,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 142,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 142,385 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 136,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 136,371 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

diff output seals leaking

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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P105 VBE is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P105 VBE, 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 P105 VBE registered?

P105 VBE is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P105 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 VBE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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