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P315 LAK

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,134 mi
Last recorded184,134 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 LAK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 184,134 miles

front inner brake disc worn and pads low

n/s front fog light glass cracked

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear front to rear brake pipes rusty

play in n/s front inner steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2006 173,429 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2006 173,429 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front fog light cracked

o/s rear front to rear brake pipes rusty

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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P315 LAK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P315 LAK, 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

How do I check the history of P315 LAK?

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What year was P315 LAK registered?

P315 LAK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P315 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P315 LAK shows 3 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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