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P609 LJW

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,069 mi
Last recorded188,069 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 LJW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 188,069 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 180,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 173,550 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 8 Sep 2006 166,460 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 166,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 166,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres nearing legal limits

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link rod

wear in offside front rack end

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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P609 LJW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P609 LJW, 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

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What year was P609 LJW registered?

P609 LJW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P609 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 LJW shows 6 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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