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P721 LJH

1997 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 LJH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2005 87,181 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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P721 LJH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 P721 LJH, 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 P721 LJH registered?

P721 LJH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P721 LJH safe to buy?

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Does P721 LJH have outstanding finance?

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