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P550 TKX

1997 BMW 528

Brown Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,506 mi
Last recorded197,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 TKX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 197,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 196,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 193,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 192,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 188,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 184,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 181,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 177,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 174,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 160,546 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 152,257 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 152,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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P550 TKX is a 1997 BMW 528 in Brown with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P550 TKX, 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 P550 TKX?

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What year was P550 TKX registered?

P550 TKX is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P550 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 TKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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