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P709 LHK

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,361 mi
Last recorded155,361 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 LHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 155,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 154,593 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 154,386 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH STEERING ARMS

Fail 5 Mar 2019 154,386 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 153,952 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 153,942 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 153,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 151,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 149,884 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 149,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 146,725 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front steering rack ends have play in ball joints

Pass 5 Mar 2012 142,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack ends have slight ,play in ball joints

Pass 3 Mar 2011 137,791 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 125,077 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 125,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 118,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 109,719 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,730 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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P709 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P709 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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P709 LHK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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