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P344 CFP

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,914 mi
Last recorded170,914 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 CFP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 170,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 168,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 165,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 162,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 160,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 157,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 150,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 143,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 139,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 137,066 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2007 133,178 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 133,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 131,391 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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P344 CFP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P344 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P344 CFP?

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What year was P344 CFP registered?

P344 CFP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P344 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 CFP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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