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P538 UGC

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,555 mi
Last recorded166,555 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 UGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 166,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 161,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 161,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 159,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 156,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 149,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 149,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 145,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 139,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 136,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 133,830 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 133,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 131,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 127,961 miles

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

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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P538 UGC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P538 UGC, 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 P538 UGC?

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What year was P538 UGC registered?

P538 UGC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P538 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 UGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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