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P343 GDV

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,646 mi
Last recorded188,646 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 GDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 188,646 miles

Blue number plate lights fitted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 188,635 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Angel eyes fitted showing blue light to front (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Blue number plate lights fitted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 184,409 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 184,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm, 225/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 177,474 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 177,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & inner sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly cracked / perished

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 170,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall scuffed but no cords visible at time of test

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 163,622 miles

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

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

Inner sidewall of N/S/F tyre scuffed - no cords visible

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 163,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Inner sidewall of N/S/F tyre scuffed - no cords visible

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 155,892 miles

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

Inner sidewall of N/S/F tyre scuffed - no cords showing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 155,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Inner sidewall of N/S/F tyre scuffed - no cords showing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 148,148 miles

Inner sidewall of N/S/f tyre scuffed - no cords showing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 148,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner sidewall of N/S/f tyre scuffed - no cords showing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 142,007 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 142,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 136,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 136,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 129,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 129,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,820 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 120,820 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,558 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 113,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 105,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 102,808 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 102,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P343 GDV is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P343 GDV, 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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P343 GDV is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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