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P528 LHK

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,122 mi
Last recorded149,122 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 LHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 149,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild is loose

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011
Fail 5 Mar 2011

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

play to steering rack o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2010 135,050 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 126,592 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

serious oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Sep 2008 126,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 116,622 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 116,622 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 104,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 102,507 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 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LHK, 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 P528 LHK registered?

P528 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P528 LHK safe to buy?

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