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P616 PLP

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 PLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 125,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,865 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front track rod end bushes slightly perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 124,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front track rod end bushes slightly perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,086 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Front track rod end dust covers slightly perished ( Both Sides )

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear inner sill jacking points corroded and covered with material ( Both Sides )

Rear suspension pin bushes perished/deteriorated ( Both Sides )

Slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,030 miles

Both front track rod end dust covers slightly perished

Both rear inner sill jacking points borderline corroded and covered with material

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension pin bushes perished ( both sides )

Slight corrosion to brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,844 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Slight perishing to both front track rod end dust covers

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,786 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 115,946 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 115,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,948 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,365 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear suspension lower arm outer bushes dust boots split

o/s washer leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2014 106,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear suspension lower arm outer bushes dust boots split

o/s washer leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ and o/s rear lower suspension arm bush covers split.

washer pipes leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ and o/s rear lower suspension arm bush covers split.

washer pipes leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,543 miles

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,543 miles

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

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 7 Jan 2011 100,139 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light on

n/s/f drop link deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,139 miles

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

air bag warning light on

n/s/f drop link deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,478 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 99,468 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 96,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 94,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 92,086 miles

handbrake just meets efficiency figures

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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P616 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P616 PLP, 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 P616 PLP registered?

P616 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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