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P285 KYB

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,393 mi
Last recorded179,393 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 KYB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 179,393 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 166,906 miles

unable to see front pads fully

Fail 31 Oct 2012 166,906 miles

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

unable to see front pads fully

Pass 9 Nov 2011 159,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 152,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 142,584 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 134,517 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 125,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front antiroll bar link boot perrished

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2006 117,177 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 117,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 105,312 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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P285 KYB is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P285 KYB, 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 P285 KYB registered?

P285 KYB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P285 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 KYB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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