CarVerify

Free Car Check

P594 LSD

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,871 mi
Last recorded81,871 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 LSD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 81,871 miles

Central stoplight inoprative.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 81,871 miles

Central stoplight inoprative.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber on bush slightly detereiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber on bush slighlty deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (along floor) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (along floor) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,998 miles

advise front to rear metal fuel pipes x2

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight rust on front to rear fuel pipes.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,704 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight rust on front to rear fuel pipes.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,192 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 59,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,575 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,543 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,824 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,801 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,659 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P594 LSD is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P594 LSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P594 LSD?

You can check the full history of P594 LSD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P594 LSD registered?

P594 LSD is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P594 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P594 LSD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P594 LSD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P594 LSD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.