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P658 LCC

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,034 mi
Last recorded169,034 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 LCC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 169,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 168,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 167,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 165,215 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 165,193 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 163,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 160,413 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 157,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 154,533 miles

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

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

all four tyres heavily cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/r/s tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,991 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/r/s tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 147,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 143,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 139,935 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 139,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010
Fail 5 Aug 2010

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 114,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 110,289 miles

advise nsr tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 105,348 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 98,950 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside h/brake effort low

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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P658 LCC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P658 LCC, 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 P658 LCC registered?

P658 LCC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P658 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P658 LCC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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