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P562 LHK

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,313 mi
Last recorded150,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 LHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 150,313 miles

hand brake poor o/s rear

some play in steering rack o/s

Fail 3 Mar 2010 150,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

hand brake poor o/s rear

some play in steering rack o/s

Pass 4 Mar 2009 141,528 miles

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

some play in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2009 141,528 miles

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

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

some play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2008 131,726 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 131,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 120,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 120,463 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 108,758 miles

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

front brake discs warped

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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P562 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P562 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 P562 LHK registered?

P562 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P562 LHK safe to buy?

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