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P64 OHE

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,664 mi
Last recorded98,664 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 OHE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 98,664 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 98,459 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,994 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 86,971 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 72,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,275 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 56,274 miles

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

advise slight play in n/s/r top arm (ball joint).

advise slight rust on both front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,630 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 51,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate starting to crack

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode around petrol tank area on off side of vehicle

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 OHE is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OHE, 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 P64 OHE registered?

P64 OHE is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P64 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P64 OHE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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