MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both headlight adjuster clips broken
cut to n/s/r tyre inner side wall
perishing to rear brake hoses
slight front + rear brake judder
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both headlight adjuster clips broken
cut to n/s/r tyre inner side wall
perishing to rear brake hoses
slight front + rear brake judder
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
handbrake has to be pulled hard to make efficiency.
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P470 LAK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P470 LAK, 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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How do I check the history of P470 LAK?
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What year was P470 LAK registered?
P470 LAK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 8 April 1997.
Is P470 LAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P470 LAK shows 8 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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