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P106 FSA

1997 BMW 528

Green Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,502 mi
Last recorded141,502 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 FSA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 141,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 135,041 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 135,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 124,884 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 124,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,134 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 121,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 118,135 miles

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

petrol tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 118,135 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

petrol tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,271 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 107,266 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,193 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 101,186 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,763 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 85,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside rear outer tail lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,576 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 58,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate discoloured slightly

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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P106 FSA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 P106 FSA, 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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P106 FSA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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