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P528 AFG

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,663 mi
Last recorded144,663 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 AFG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 144,663 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 142,811 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Nail

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 142,810 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Nail

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 139,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 139,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak rear diff

Pass 19 Feb 2014 137,166 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 134,600 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

airbag light illuminated at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2013 134,510 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

airbag light illuminated at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2012 132,129 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 129,018 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 129,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 125,347 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 125,346 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 120,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 110,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 105,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 96,900 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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P528 AFG is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P528 AFG, 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

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What year was P528 AFG registered?

P528 AFG is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P528 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 AFG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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