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P513 ENU

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,487 mi
Last recorded136,487 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 ENU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2011 136,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 136,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 132,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 132,684 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 121,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 118,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 114,207 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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P513 ENU is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P513 ENU, 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 P513 ENU?

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What year was P513 ENU registered?

P513 ENU is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P513 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 ENU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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