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P278 UFM

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 UFM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 140,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light flashes

Pass 28 Dec 2012 130,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,659 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 128,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 122,601 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 122,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 115,102 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 109,269 miles

osf and nsf anti roll bar link balljoint covers split

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2008 109,178 miles

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

nsr brake binding

osf and nsf anti roll bar link balljoint covers split

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 81,433 miles

Han dbrake only just in limits at 16% getting ready for attention.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 73,689 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 73,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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P278 UFM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P278 UFM, 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 P278 UFM registered?

P278 UFM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P278 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 UFM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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