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P729 PLP

1997 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,353 mi
Last recorded141,353 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 PLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 141,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/r inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 141,351 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/r inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 138,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,826 miles

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

Handbrake light on dash

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 135,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Handbrake light on dash

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 128,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 128,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010
Fail 1 Sep 2010

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 115,445 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 115,445 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 110,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 101,753 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,736 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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P729 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P729 PLP, 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 P729 PLP registered?

P729 PLP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P729 PLP safe to buy?

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