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P203 OPO

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,761 mi
Last recorded123,761 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 OPO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s front steering rack link rod

Fail 22 Mar 2016 116,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s front steering rack link rod

Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,553 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 107,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside parking brake efficiency is low.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 102,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 100,580 miles

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,668 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 98,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,890 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 95,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

low reading offside handbrake.

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,847 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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P203 OPO is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P203 OPO, 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 P203 OPO registered?

P203 OPO is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P203 OPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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