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P121 DPM

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,053 mi
Last recorded144,053 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 DPM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 144,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

n/s dip light height adjuster inop

n/s/f strut showing oil misting and showing a weak bounce test

o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

oil misting around power steering resevoir

plastic sills

rear lower suspension arm dust boots in poor contition

unable to check any brake pads wheel slots not wide enough

Fail 14 Aug 2012 144,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

n/s dip light height adjuster inop

n/s/f strut showing oil misting and showing a weak bounce test

o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

oil misting around power steering resevoir

plastic sills

rear lower suspension arm dust boots in poor contition

unable to check any brake pads wheel slots not wide enough

Pass 5 Oct 2011 142,047 miles

Coolant light on

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear inner side light inop

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front fog light missing

Oil leak

Surface corosion on rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion all brake disks

Surface corrosion front brake pipes

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Oct 2011 142,047 miles

Coolant light on

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear inner side light inop

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front fog light missing

Oil leak

Surface corosion on rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion all brake disks

Surface corrosion front brake pipes

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Oct 2011 142,044 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Belly pans missing

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

Front and rear brake disks pitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear inner side light inop

No spare wheel

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front fog light missing

Surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2011 142,042 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Belly pans missing

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

Front and rear brake disks pitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear inner side light inop

No spare wheel

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front fog light missing

Surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2009 132,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,539 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 121,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,715 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 97,405 miles

DISCS AND PADS WORN.BATTERY WENT FLAT DURING TEST.

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,405 miles

DISCS AND PADS WORN.BATTERY WENT FLAT DURING TEST.

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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P121 DPM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P121 DPM, 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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P121 DPM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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