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P634 CLJ

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,794 mi
Last recorded157,794 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 157,794 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front tyres heavily perished/cracked between tread

Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,538 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 155,538 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 153,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front (2.4.G.2)

hi-level stop light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2016 153,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front (2.4.G.2)

hi-level stop light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2015 148,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 148,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 144,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 144,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 141,114 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,057 miles

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 137,057 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 131,207 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 131,207 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 126,342 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 121,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 121,179 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 112,258 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 112,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,652 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 89,652 miles

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

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

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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P634 CLJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P634 CLJ, 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 P634 CLJ registered?

P634 CLJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P634 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P634 CLJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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