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P337 PGU

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,369 mi
Last recorded193,369 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 PGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 193,369 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 192,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 180,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 172,821 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play both track rods at rack

Fail 14 Oct 2008 172,816 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play both track rods at rack

Pass 23 Oct 2007 161,701 miles

Slight play in the rack.

Some accident damage to the o/s/r floor.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 138,854 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

previous accident damage, appears not to be structual

slight play in rack

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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P337 PGU is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green 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 P337 PGU, 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 P337 PGU registered?

P337 PGU is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P337 PGU safe to buy?

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