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P771 AAB

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

126,533 mi
Last recorded126,533 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 AAB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 126,533 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 122,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,134 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 105,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 95,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 92,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 90,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 88,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 85,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 82,623 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 82,622 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 78,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 70,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 67,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 56,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 51,631 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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P771 AAB is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P771 AAB, 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 P771 AAB registered?

P771 AAB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P771 AAB safe to buy?

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