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P35 BAA

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,149 mi
Last recorded73,149 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 BAA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,111 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 70,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 66,361 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,765 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 61,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,394 miles

Parking brake performance low on N/S

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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P35 BAA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P35 BAA, 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 P35 BAA registered?

P35 BAA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P35 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 BAA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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