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P671 RYU

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,772 mi
Last recorded136,772 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 RYU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 136,772 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Brake pad wear warning lamp on. Unable to visually check pads due to dust covers fitted

N/s/f anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

N/s/r anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

O/s/f and o/s/r coil springs corroding

O/s/f anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

O/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode behind plastic gaurd

O/s/r anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

Fail 8 Dec 2011 136,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Brake pad wear warning lamp on. Unable to visually check pads due to dust covers fitted

N/s/f anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

N/s/r anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

O/s/f and o/s/r coil springs corroding

O/s/f anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

O/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode behind plastic gaurd

O/s/r anti roll bar drop link has both rubbers split

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 184,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

washers frozen

Pass 6 Dec 2010 184,374 miles

washers frozen

Pass 5 Dec 2009 132,117 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 126,840 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 118,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 113,167 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 104,586 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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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P671 RYU is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P671 RYU, 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 P671 RYU registered?

P671 RYU is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P671 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P671 RYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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