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P362 LBA

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,545 mi
Last recorded155,545 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 LBA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 155,545 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,757 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

steering rack slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2008 140,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2008 140,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 133,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 133,291 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 133,201 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2007 132,998 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2006 126,397 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 118,496 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 118,441 miles

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

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

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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P362 LBA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P362 LBA, 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 P362 LBA registered?

P362 LBA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P362 LBA safe to buy?

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