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P335 CFP

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,176 mi
Last recorded208,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 CFP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 208,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 198,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 190,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 182,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 174,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 165,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 158,589 miles

offside front tyre worn to the limit

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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P335 CFP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P335 CFP, 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 P335 CFP registered?

P335 CFP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P335 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P335 CFP shows 7 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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