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P331 RYB

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,622 mi
Last recorded83,622 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 RYB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF droplink upper dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 74,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,818 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in retainer clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( through clips ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both front suspension arms have movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,398 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to front underside of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 65,375 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 65,360 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake judder (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,376 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,168 miles

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

light warning lamp on dash

nearside and offside steering ball joint boots split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,447 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 46,447 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,704 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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P331 RYB is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P331 RYB, 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 P331 RYB registered?

P331 RYB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P331 RYB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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