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P135 LJB

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,424 mi
Last recorded202,424 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 LJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 202,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 202,424 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 194,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both front fog lamp broken

brake pad warning light on

coolent light on displaying low coolent

Fail 12 Jun 2012 194,531 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both front fog lamp broken

brake pad warning light on

coolent light on displaying low coolent

Pass 21 Jun 2011 188,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 188,673 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front fog lamps required

Pass 24 Jun 2010 182,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 106,143 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008

both rear tyres getting low

front no plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front fog light broken

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front inner wheel rim dented

side wall damage nearside rear tyre

srcew in offside rear tyre

stone chip windscreen zone b on limit 40mm

Pass 21 Jun 2007 157,723 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 157,723 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate cracked

nail nearside front tyre

nearside front fog light brokon

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front fog light glass cracked

offside headlight reflector loose

oil leak camcover gasket

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear dics ridged

rear springs rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2006

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

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

oddometer not readable

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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P135 LJB 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 66.7%.

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 P135 LJB, 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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What year was P135 LJB registered?

P135 LJB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P135 LJB safe to buy?

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