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P311 HWH

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,398 mi
Last recorded150,398 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 HWH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 150,398 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sill areas (inner and outer) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 150,382 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested car overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 148,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise sill/floor covers limited inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2017 148,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise sill/floor covers limited inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2016 145,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 135,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 135,397 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,442 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 127,886 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 127,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 123,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r lower arm pivots,rubbers cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 118,106 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 118,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

When side lights are switch on, two additional light are illuminated behind the front grill.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 113,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 113,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,078 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 108,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 103,556 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front drop link upper gaitor split

off side front drop link upper gaitor split

Fail 1 Feb 2008 103,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front drop link upper gaitor split

off side front drop link upper gaitor split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,787 miles

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

n/s front strut slightly weak

slight wear n/s track rod end

Fail 6 Jun 2006 87,104 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,104 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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P311 HWH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P311 HWH, 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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P311 HWH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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