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P679 RUV

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,191 mi
Last recorded141,191 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 RUV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2013 141,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 138,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 134,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

child seats fitted to rear belts not touched

Pass 9 Oct 2010 129,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 126,439 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 122,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 116,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 113,792 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 101,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 101,694 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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P679 RUV is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P679 RUV, 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 P679 RUV registered?

P679 RUV is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P679 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P679 RUV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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