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P753 BCX

1997 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 BCX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,685 miles

both rear brake discs slighty scored and worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,457 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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P753 BCX is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P753 BCX, 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 P753 BCX registered?

P753 BCX is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P753 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 BCX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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