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P20 SJW

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,595 mi
Last recorded148,595 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 SJW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 148,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 147,263 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 147,260 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 144,624 miles

Both headlamp's tarnished.

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

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 142,872 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 142,872 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 141,506 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Undershield fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 141,505 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Undershield fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 139,753 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 139,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link worn.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Windscreen chipped.

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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P20 SJW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P20 SJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P20 SJW registered?

P20 SJW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P20 SJW safe to buy?

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