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P470 PLP

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 PLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 155,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 151,937 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 151,937 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 146,440 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 145,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 138,514 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 138,495 miles

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

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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P470 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P470 PLP, 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 P470 PLP?

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What year was P470 PLP registered?

P470 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P470 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 PLP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P470 PLP have outstanding finance?

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