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P350 GPF

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,460 mi
Last recorded108,460 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 GPF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021
Pass 12 Sep 2020 100,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,165 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,356 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,117 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 95,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,830 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,337 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 86,337 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,497 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 82,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,609 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm limit.o/s/r tyre near 1.6 mm limit.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,109 miles

5 nails in N/S/R tyre

7 nails N/S/F tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,349 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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P350 GPF is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P350 GPF, 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 P350 GPF?

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What year was P350 GPF registered?

P350 GPF is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P350 GPF safe to buy?

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