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P30 JPC

1997 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,424 mi
Last recorded144,424 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 JPC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 144,424 miles

advise wear to front discs and pads

Fail 16 Jan 2009 144,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise wear to front discs and pads

Pass 19 Feb 2008 128,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 128,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 110,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 93,544 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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P30 JPC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P30 JPC, 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 P30 JPC registered?

P30 JPC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P30 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P30 JPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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