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P64 DBW

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,134 mi
Last recorded186,134 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 DBW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 186,134 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 183,265 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 183,259 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 178,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 173,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 166,266 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 165,969 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 159,114 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 159,062 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 143,943 miles

STONECHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 29 Sep 2008 143,927 miles

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

STONECHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 Sep 2007 126,551 miles

front headlamps misting up

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges and close to wear bars

Pass 27 Sep 2006 109,274 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 109,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 105,729 miles

Tyres fitted on front axle are larger than those on rear axle.

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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P64 DBW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P64 DBW, 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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P64 DBW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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