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P528 LAK

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,656 mi
Last recorded177,656 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 LAK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 177,656 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 177,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 175,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 174,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 171,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 167,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 163,474 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 158,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 158,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 153,346 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 142,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 131,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 129,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 121,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 121,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 LAK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P528 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P528 LAK registered?

P528 LAK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P528 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 LAK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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