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P26 NYA

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,419 mi
Last recorded168,419 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 NYA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 168,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012
Fail 9 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 153,217 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 146,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 146,488 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 137,184 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Fail 29 Mar 2008 137,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear pads getting low

Fail 29 Mar 2007 128,201 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2007 128,201 miles

drivers door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2006 120,805 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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P26 NYA 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 64.3%.

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 P26 NYA, 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 P26 NYA registered?

P26 NYA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P26 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 NYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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