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P661 LHK

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,190 mi
Last recorded93,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 LHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,190 miles

n/s/r mirror in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r mirror in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,727 miles

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)

tyre size 225/55zr16w

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,383 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,477 miles

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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P661 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P661 LHK, 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 P661 LHK registered?

P661 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P661 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 LHK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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