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P320 SUW

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,292 mi
Last recorded163,292 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 SUW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 163,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 153,698 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 153,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 141,746 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 141,746 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 134,696 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P320 SUW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P320 SUW, 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 P320 SUW?

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What year was P320 SUW registered?

P320 SUW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P320 SUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 SUW shows 6 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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