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P217 LCR

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,548 mi
Last recorded90,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 LCR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,586 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 46,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,010 miles

both rear tyres wall perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2013 43,006 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both rear tyres wall perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,709 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,420 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no/plate cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no/plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,533 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 37,532 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,031 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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P217 LCR is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P217 LCR, 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 P217 LCR registered?

P217 LCR is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P217 LCR safe to buy?

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