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P760 OLH

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,272 mi
Last recorded161,272 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 OLH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 161,272 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers starting to smeer

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

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 154,899 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 147,709 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 147,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 130,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 123,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 117,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 111,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 106,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 99,436 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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P760 OLH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P760 OLH, 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 P760 OLH registered?

P760 OLH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P760 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P760 OLH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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