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P69 EPA

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,678 mi
Last recorded183,678 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 EPA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 183,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 172,778 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 165,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 153,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 140,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 131,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 125,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 125,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 117,563 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 117,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 100,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 100,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 92,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 89,203 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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P69 EPA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P69 EPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P69 EPA registered?

P69 EPA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P69 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P69 EPA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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