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P370 GDV

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,335 mi
Last recorded140,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 GDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 140,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 135,610 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 135,610 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion to fuel lines and general underside

front and rear discs wear and pads

plastic sill covers fitted no visible

all brake warning lights on..

Pass 13 Jan 2006 130,172 miles

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

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

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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P370 GDV is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P370 GDV, 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 P370 GDV?

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What year was P370 GDV registered?

P370 GDV is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P370 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 GDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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