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P509 PLP

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,434 mi
Last recorded105,434 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 PLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 105,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 94,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror taped on not likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection to vehicle underside

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses front and rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,492 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 ..5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 79,652 miles

Fuel tank insecure STRAPS CORRODED (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 ..5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank staps corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank staps corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,590 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,590 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear lower dust cover boots split on lower bearing bushes

front to rear brake pipes rusty

some play to o/s/r lower bearing bush

some water ingress to rear no. plate advise new plate

Fail 19 Feb 2013 76,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear lower dust cover boots split on lower bearing bushes

front to rear brake pipes rusty

some play to o/s/r lower bearing bush

some water ingress to rear no. plate advise new plate

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,165 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,165 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,159 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 64,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,592 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,178 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 56,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,546 miles

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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P509 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P509 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.

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What year was P509 PLP registered?

P509 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P509 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 PLP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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