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P317 LYC

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 LYC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 116,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 115,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 113,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,843 miles

OS handbrake only just too standard.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 108,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 104,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 101,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 101,610 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P317 LYC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P317 LYC, 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 P317 LYC?

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What year was P317 LYC registered?

P317 LYC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P317 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 LYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P317 LYC have outstanding finance?

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