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P580 LHK

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,074 mi
Last recorded10,074 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 LHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,074 miles

both front antiroll bar link bar rubber covers split

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at the rear

Fail 21 Sep 2006 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust covers split

Front brake discs worn and thin

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 65,304 miles

rear axle front bushes perishing

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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P580 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P580 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 P580 LHK registered?

P580 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P580 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 LHK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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