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P633 PLR

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,975 mi
Last recorded171,975 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 PLR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 171,975 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlight deteriorated so that the light output is slightly reduced

offside front headlight deteriorated so that the light output is slightly reduced

Pass 8 Oct 2009 151,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 133,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 119,862 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 104,715 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 104,715 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P633 PLR is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P633 PLR, 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 P633 PLR registered?

P633 PLR is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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