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P115 HRX

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,327 mi
Last recorded109,327 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 HRX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 109,327 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 109,327 miles

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 106,300 miles

h/brakes pulling uneven

sills covered with mouldings

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,306 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 99,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,763 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 83,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P115 HRX is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P115 HRX, 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 P115 HRX registered?

P115 HRX is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P115 HRX safe to buy?

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