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P656 KFC

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

244,657 mi
Last recorded244,657 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 KFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 244,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tail gate very corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 237,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Signs of coolant leak (radiator area)

Slight oil leak

Slight oil leak from differential

Tailgate very corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 233,202 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak from differential

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Signs of coolant leakage (radiator area)

Tail gate very corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2014 233,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak from differential

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Signs of coolant leakage (radiator area)

Tail gate very corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 228,907 miles

Rear wiper broken

Tailgate corroded

Engine and underbody trays damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers do not always park correctly

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 3 Apr 2013 228,907 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine and underbody trays damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper broken

Tailgate corroded

Wipers do not always park correctly

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 21 Apr 2012 216,122 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 216,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Traction control light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 203,683 miles

Boot lid corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 186,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 174,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 174,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 158,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 147,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 137,019 miles

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

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

HEAT SHELDS ON EXHAUST CATS LOOS

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 137,019 miles

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

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

HEAT SHELDS ON EXHAUST CATS LOOS

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)

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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P656 KFC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P656 KFC, 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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P656 KFC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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