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P343 HJH

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 HJH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 134,035 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 134,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 131,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 129,244 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 129,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 126,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 120,690 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 112,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †oil leaks. †all brake pipes need cleaning. †rear anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

front and rear pads starting to wear. †front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,929 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †oil leaks. †all brake pipes need cleaning. †rear anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

front and rear pads starting to wear. †front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2006 103,698 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2005 93,954 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

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 HJH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P343 HJH, 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 P343 HJH registered?

P343 HJH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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