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P230 LJM

1997 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,737 mi
Last recorded142,737 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 LJM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 142,737 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 142,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 138,410 miles

both headlamps very poor

freeplay in steering rack

front brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2011 133,792 miles

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 129,400 miles

rear tyres 2mm tread remaining

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2009 123,323 miles

bad oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2008 115,584 miles

front number plate in very poor condition

rear brake hoses in very poor condition

rear brake pads very low

rear tyres low on tread

steering rack leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2007 105,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 86,806 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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P230 LJM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P230 LJM, 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 P230 LJM registered?

P230 LJM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P230 LJM safe to buy?

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