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P271 KKP

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,466 mi
Last recorded114,466 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 KKP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,466 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack ball joint worn

both rear lower hub bush rubbers split

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner steering rack ball joint worn

both rear lower hub bush rubbers split

Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,274 miles

slight play in the steering rack,n/s inner joint

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,172 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 112,168 miles

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

o/s parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 110,530 miles

o/s/r and the n/s/r lower suspension arms,outer bush gaiters split

Fail 15 Feb 2013 110,527 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and the n/s/r lower suspension arms,outer bush gaiters split

Pass 17 Feb 2012 108,470 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 106,242 miles

both rear anti roll bar links worn

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 97,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,711 miles

DAMAGE IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN ON 10mm LIMIT

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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P271 KKP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P271 KKP, 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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P271 KKP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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