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P194 HRM

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,711 mi
Last recorded179,711 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 HRM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 179,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 166,186 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 166,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,110 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 159,110 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 158,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 152,253 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers sills

nsf tyre outer edge

osr lower sill floor corrosion shwoing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 152,253 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers sills

nsf tyre outer edge

osr lower sill floor corrosion shwoing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 141,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 139,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 137,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 135,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 133,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 130,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 128,069 miles

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

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

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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P194 HRM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P194 HRM, 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 P194 HRM registered?

P194 HRM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P194 HRM safe to buy?

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