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P318 UNH

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,224 mi
Last recorded147,224 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 UNH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2017 147,224 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering rack noisy

Pass 5 Feb 2016 145,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 145,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 142,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 139,562 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 139,562 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,861 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 122,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 114,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,493 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 31 Mar 2010 104,493 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,788 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,366 miles

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

VR rated tyres fitted too rear WR rated tyres fitted too front

Fail 7 Apr 2008 85,365 miles

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

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

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

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

VR rated tyres fitted too rear WR rated tyres fitted too front

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,640 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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P318 UNH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P318 UNH, 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 P318 UNH registered?

P318 UNH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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