MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP
O/S FRONT JACKING POINT CORRODING
O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE BECOMING LOW
O/S REAR TYRE PRESSURE VERY LOW
T/C LIGHT ILLUMINATED
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)
n/s/washer jet not working.o/s/hand brake slightly uneven.under tray fitted.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)
n/s/washer jet not working.o/s/hand brake slightly uneven.under tray fitted.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 225 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet Safety Catch Is Very Stiff
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge.Offside Close To Legal Limit
Most Brake & Fuel Pipes Have Corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake Back Plate Rusted & One Fixing Detatched
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Prop Shaft Drive Coupling Severely Worn & Breaking Up
Bonnet Safety Catch Is Very Stiff
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge.Offside Close To Legal Limit
Most Brake & Fuel Pipes Have Corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake Back Plate Rusted & One Fixing Detatched
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Prop Shaft Drive Coupling Severely Worn & Breaking Up
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)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
dust covers on anti roll bar links split
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P581 GDA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P581 GDA, 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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P581 GDA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 22 May 1997.
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