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P218 CRS

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,250 mi
Last recorded105,250 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 CRS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,250 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake discs are worn

Fuel pipes badly corroded

O/S/F wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,950 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

traction control light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,391 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 79,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,481 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

n/s/f antiroll bar link gaiter damage

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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P218 CRS is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P218 CRS, 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 P218 CRS registered?

P218 CRS is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P218 CRS safe to buy?

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