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P118 YGN

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 YGN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,448 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,448 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 88,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,376 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 82,118 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 82,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 75,203 miles

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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P118 YGN is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P118 YGN, 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

How do I check the history of P118 YGN?

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What year was P118 YGN registered?

P118 YGN is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P118 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 YGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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