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P319 HJB

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,304 mi
Last recorded153,304 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 HJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front forward facing lower arm bushes have play

brake fluid reservoir not checked as not clearly visible

exhaust gearbox mount missing

nearside headlight lense cracked

nearside mirror smashed

Fail 3 Jul 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front forward facing lower arm bushes have play

brake fluid reservoir not checked as not clearly visible

exhaust gearbox mount missing

nearside headlight lense cracked

nearside mirror smashed

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,198 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 139,604 miles

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

rear discs rusty on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2006 139,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs rusty on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2005 136,354 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2005 136,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P319 HJB is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P319 HJB, 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 P319 HJB registered?

P319 HJB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P319 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 HJB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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