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P469 TBJ

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,294 mi
Last recorded145,294 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 145,294 miles

air bag light on.............................

Fail 18 Mar 2013 145,294 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 141,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both o/s jacking mounts missing

rear tyres getting low.......... centre

Fail 5 Apr 2012 141,515 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on.........................

both o/s jacking mounts missing

rear tyres getting low.......... centre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 137,215 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Play in steering arms

Pass 15 Mar 2010 133,431 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 18 Mar 2009 130,240 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 125,579 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 125,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 105,337 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 105,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P469 TBJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P469 TBJ, 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.

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What year was P469 TBJ registered?

P469 TBJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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