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P238 DUD

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,496 mi
Last recorded109,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 DUD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,496 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 109,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,704 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,063 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 95,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,551 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,437 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 88,175 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 83,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,536 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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P238 DUD is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P238 DUD, 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 P238 DUD registered?

P238 DUD is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P238 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 DUD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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