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P321 BCX

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,470 mi
Last recorded198,470 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 BCX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 198,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs slightly pitted and slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 198,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

all brake discs slightly pitted and slightly worn

bonnet secondary catch partially siezed

Pass 19 Jan 2006 194,299 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)

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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P321 BCX is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P321 BCX, 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 P321 BCX registered?

P321 BCX is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P321 BCX safe to buy?

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