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P148 DEC

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,984 mi
Last recorded150,984 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 DEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 150,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes on rear getting very rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2009 150,869 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes on rear getting very rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2008 144,348 miles

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 21 Mar 2007 137,080 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 137,071 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 129,010 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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P148 DEC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P148 DEC, 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 P148 DEC registered?

P148 DEC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P148 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 DEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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