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P31 EPA

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 EPA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 120,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 117,057 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 114,350 miles

advise centre stop light inoperable

Pass 30 May 2006 109,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 109,810 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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P31 EPA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P31 EPA, 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 P31 EPA registered?

P31 EPA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P31 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 EPA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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