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P76 PDE

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 PDE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,852 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.9mm NEAR FAIL 225/55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 86,851 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.9mm NEAR FAIL 225/55 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,786 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 81,786 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,537 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,026 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,413 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,069 miles

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

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

metal fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,060 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,493 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,823 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,903 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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P76 PDE is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P76 PDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P76 PDE registered?

P76 PDE is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P76 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P76 PDE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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