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P568 YGF

1997 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,232 mi
Last recorded180,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 YGF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 180,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

headlamps frosting

Pass 17 Aug 2011 179,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,455 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 174,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 162,950 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 162,950 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil all on the front under tray

steering damp

Pass 7 Jul 2008 152,412 miles

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

nearside rear inner side light inopp

Fail 4 Jul 2008 152,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear inner side light inopp

Pass 23 Jul 2007 140,879 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 128,572 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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P568 YGF is a 1997 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P568 YGF, 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 P568 YGF registered?

P568 YGF is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P568 YGF safe to buy?

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