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P13 MLE

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,014 mi
Last recorded126,014 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 MLE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,014 miles

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

boot lid wil not shut

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2015 126,012 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

boot lid wil not shut

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 121,862 miles

cuts in nearside front & rear tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2013 116,207 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 111,419 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 111,410 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,707 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,722 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,698 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,267 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 91,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,417 miles

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

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

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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P13 MLE is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P13 MLE, 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 P13 MLE registered?

P13 MLE is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P13 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 MLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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