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P586 ENU

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,641 mi
Last recorded162,641 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 ENU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 162,641 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,204 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 152,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 147,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 129,058 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,756 miles

air bag lamp on

front brake pads wearing low

rear discs signs of wear

Fail 26 Sep 2012 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

air bag lamp on

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear discs signs of wear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,278 miles

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,093 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,658 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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P586 ENU is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P586 ENU, 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 P586 ENU registered?

P586 ENU is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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